Actually, I was more interested in how he gets as RS-232 serial protocol on this serial terminal (2392A) to talk to a network protocol on a network device using 10BaseT? -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] I believe he means it runs over unshielded twisted pair Category 5 (which is what most 10baseT networks use) or Category 3 which is what most phone cabling is. > -----Original Message----- > From: Johnson, Tracy [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > I'm at a loss to understand how Bryan does it. Especially a terminal > model that has only a serial port connected directly to a 10baseT port in > the second sentence. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bryan Greenberg [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > >Is there any way to make dumb terminals (2392A, 700/92) work through a > >network? I know we can move DTC?s out into different areas but in this case > >it is not possible and a PC is overkill as a terminal replacement. > > We have successfully run terminals over 10baseT cable in a number of > our plants. Just connect the terminal to your 10baseT port and then > run a patch cable from the punch down panel to the dtc. Works with no > effort. Of course distance limitations still apply and your network > configuration may be more complex so YMMV. > > Our network setup is very simple. Our 2 HP3K's are connected to a coax > backbone along with our router, a hub or two, and maybe a couple of > JetDirect boxes. We then run 10baseT from a punch down panel to all > our network stations. A patch cable connects the various ports on the > punch down panel to either a hub or a dtc depending on what's on the > other side. > > Good luck and let me know if you have any questions. > > Bryan Greenberg > Interstate Brands Corporation