Basic Cablling
What connection hardware is used with thicknet coaxial cable?
Thinnet utilizes the following connection hardware referred to as �BNC� components:
Thicknet utilizes an AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) connector to attach to a Network Interface Card (NIC). The AUI connector has 15 pins and is alternatively referred to as a DB-15 or DIX connector.
One of the unique characteristics of Thicknet is the use of an external transceiver. (The transceiver is used to convert signals from parallel to serial for transmission on the network.) The Thicknet cable attaches to the transceiver via a clamp or vampire tap. The NIC connects to the transceiver using a drop cable with AUI connectors.