It is very easy. There is only one big jumper there to change. I don't
think you'll miss it. If I remember correctly it is a DIP (dual inline
package) jumper.


John Zoltak
North American Mfg Co

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Therm-O-Link [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 8:32 AM
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> Subject:      [HP3000-L] ThinLan to AUI Changeover
>
> On our HP3000/918, the LANIC has both an AUI and a ThinLan connector.
> Right now we are using the ThinLan connector, but as part of our
> "Exterminate 10Base2" project, we want to switch over to the AUI
> (by putting a 10BaseT transceiver on it and connecting directly to
> our hub).  I've called the HPRC and they said it is relatively
> easy to change the jumper on the LANIC to switch from ThinLan to
> the AUI, if I feel comfortable doing it.  Well, I've had the
> system board out before to install new memory, so I guess now
> I'm an expert. :-)
>
> Has anybody changed this jumper?  Is it as easy as the HPRC says,
> or should I call in the HP service tech and have them do it
> (possibly on a T&M basis - I don't know if it would be covered
> under our support agreement)?
>
> Thanks.
>
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