AST-cards and AUI

Risto Jouhki (risto@vortex.is)
Sat, 22 Feb 1997 13:50:38 +0000

Hi all!
I have two AST-net cards but can´t fint any info in FAQ´s or HOWTO´s.
Both old 8bit cards.
First one is AST-5251/11 Enhanced Plus s/n 2657955 p/n 202139-
With one male 15pin connector (AUI ?), one switch TERM/THRU,
and jumpers for IRQ and Addr.
Uses Intel N80186 and two AST IC´s
Second one is AST-EtherNode s/n 4332254 p/n 202246-001 C
With one Female 15pin conn. (AUI), one BNC and jumpers for thick/thin,
addr? and sleep.
Uses Intel P82586-6 and Eprom from AST ;-)
So, now the questions. Can I use these cards with Linux and what
driver or drivers to use? Yggdrasil "Plug and play Nov94" (kernel 1.1.57 ?)
or/and WGS "Linux PRO" ver.4.0 kernel 1.2.13.
I was thinking of small home network with no heavy trafic.
Extra Q: Is it posible to connect two AUI controllers together with one
cable(null "modem" cable with or without attennuators)?
With best regards Risto

Risto Jouhki Email: risto@vortex.is
Frostafold 20
IS-112 Reykjavík
ICELAND