Couldn't you just wire up a custom DB9 to plug your CAT5 RJ-45 to, with the other end going into the IBM 8228? -- Jason Roysdon, CCNP+Security/CCDP, MCSE, CNA, Network+, A+ List email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Homepage: http://jason.artoo.net/ Cisco resources: http://r2cisco.artoo.net/ "John Day" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Folks, > > Please be aware that if you buy one of these MAUs listed below you will need > to use the proprietary weird ugly IBM cables with the MAU. You can't use > standard cat 5 cables. Just thought you should know. You can buy the cables > off of eBay of course, and if you do, these MAUs work quite well for a Cisco > lab. > > John Day > > > > > > FWIW, > > I just make contact with the folks below. The have MAU for $5 + $5 > > shipping. I don't know these folks from Adam, but I ordered one a couple of > > days ago. I figure even if it doesn't work out I'm only out $10. The > > following is the email I got from them: > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Computer Surgeons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 5:49 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: > > > > I have several IBM 8228 Token ring hubs. no scratches, etc. on them but not > > still in the boxes. > > > We are in the business of buying liquidations from COMPUSA Office Depot, > > etc. and these were found in the liquidation. If you would like it, I will > > sell each for $ 5.00 plus 5.00 for shipping, I will make a deal if you want > > all. I accept Pay Pal, Visa, Money Order, MC, cash, personal check, etc. > > You can call me at: > > > Michael Griebe > > Computer Surgeons > > 1-877-551-5479 > > > Computer Surgeons > > 445 Lexington Road > > Versailles, Kentucky 40383 > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Mark Rose [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 8:15 AM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: MAU > > > > I was just given a Cisco 2504 router to use. I know I need to connect it to > > a mau. What do I look for & how much should it cost? > > TIA > > Mark Rose > > > _________________________________ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

