(from a similar discussion)
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So I found a few answers. The best by far is to use a few AUI/TCP
transceivers back to back. These devices have separate data and control
pins so one can snip the data pins without affecting control signals (such
as the link heartbeat).
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problem with this is that you will not get 100Mbps, or so the thread went.
On Tue, Aug 17, 1999 at 12:35:20PM -0400, cbrenton wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Aug 1999, Burgess, Jeff wrote:
>
> >
> > Even if the nic is in promiscuous mode just sitting there listening?
>
> As I mentioned, snipping Tx kills link to what ever hub/switch you are
> connected to. If the port does not initialize, the device will not forward
> traffic to the promiscuous system.
>
> Think of plugging the system into a hub/switch with no power cable and
> you'll get the idea. This "trick" does not work in a twisted pair world.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
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