HELP: ???-to-Rj45 Converter

[alaniscool]

I've got a really old network sitting here, and the network cables here has ends with pins! I was wondering if anyone knew the name of this type of connection because I need to upgrade to a new nic, and need a converter to change that type of connection to an rj45 connection.

 

[MrX]

Its called a BNC connector and there should be some converters out there.

 

[Ladi]

Why not get a new NIC that does have BNC connectors? Outpost has a 10bt pci card with rj45 and bnc connectors for ~$10-12+

~Ladi

 

[alaniscool]

Hi MrX,

Are you sure it's a BNC connection? i thought that uses a coaxial cable. These old ones that are here have 15pins in it...

Thanks.

 

[mgpaulus]

If you have 15 pins, then you have an AUI connection. That is the
old standard for Thick-Net, and you need a transceiver to convert
from AUI to 10 base2. Many flavors/types. Just look for transceivers.

 

[doug]

Here is an example:

http://www.alliedtelesyn.com/products/datasheets/prdmx10.htm

The 210T or 210TS.

It would be cheaper to buy a new NIC card though.

 

[Xanathar]

15pins = time to rewire and buy new nics and switches.