Can anyone lend a hand configuring a Shiva FastPath 5?

[JAG]

@JAG Any progress on reverse engineering the 10BaseT module? Most of these come with 10Base2 coax, which is.... annoying.

I completely forgot about this idea!

I took another look at the 10Base-T module and there are three components that would need to be sourced. I’m not entirely sure what the two Valor parts are.
1. Valor PT3868 (common mode choke)
2. Valor PT3877 (choke filter)
3. MB86962 (10Base-T transceiver)

I’m barely able to use a soldering iron and have never designed an IC circuit in my life, much less reverse engineered anything (I work in the medical field and do better with squishy human parts).

I’d be willing to let someone take my 10b-t module apart however if there was a high probability the board could be copied and the required bits sourced.

 

[olePigeon]

 

[trag]

3. MB86962 (10Base-T transceiver)

Available at Questcomp.com for about $12. They have 9. They also list qty. 476 with a contact us for a quote, so no idea what the price on those is, but the most difficult part should be sourceable.

 

[mikes-macs]

 

[pl212]

Not directly helpful perhaps, but here is some info on the FastPath 5R:

FastPath® 5R Fact Sheet
 
Description:
FastPath 5R is a rack-mount version of the FastPath 5, the leading
AppleTalk-to-Ethernet gateway. Available in single or dual unit configurations,
the new FastPath 5R makes it easier to install and monitor FastPath 5 routers
by putting them into 19-inch racks in the corporate wiring closet.
 
With the introduction of the FastPath 5R, Shiva is offering economical upgrade
paths for current FastPath users, as well new buyers.
 
FastPath 5R rack mounts one or two FastPath 5s in an enclosure that can be
mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, on the wall, or stacked on a table. The
unit is highly reliable and operates at cool temperatures.
 
Shiva’s FastPath 5 is the standard for LocalTalk-Ethernet networking, with over
50,000 units in the field. It is the fastest, most reliable LocalTalk-Ethernet
gateway, and routes multiple protocols, including TCP/IP, DECnet AppleTalk
Phase 1 and 2, IPTalk and NFS. It includes Shiva Net Manager, network
management software that lets users easily configure and centrally manage
Shiva’s FastPath 5, FastPath 5R, NetModem/E and LanRover/L.
 
Features:
Space saving — FastPath 5R’s slim design — the unit is 1.72 inches tall — means that
four FastPaths can fit into the space of one competitive gateway. This is an
important consideration in a crowded rack environment.
 
Investment protection  — Shiva is offering economical upgrades and trade-ins that
allow current FastPath customers to protect their investment.
 
Cost efficient — In the two-unit configuration, the FastPath 5R offers the most
cost efficient solution available, listing at about $500 less than competitive
AppleTalk to Ethernet gateways.
 
Flexible —  The FastPath 5R can be mounted with either the LEDs or the cabling in
front. The unit can be mounted in a 19-inch rack, on a wall or stacked on a
table, which allows it to fit into a variety of environments.
 
Reliable — The ventilated enclosure provides very cool operation for one or two
FastPath 5s without the need of a fan. The FastPath 5’s CMOS logic and surface
mount technology make it the most advanced and reliable AppleTalk router
available. Battery backed up SRAM remembers configuration information if the
power goes out.
 
Upgrades:
Shiva is offering easy, low-priced upgrades that let current FastPath users (in
North America) choose the upgrade that is most convenient for them. Since
FastPath 5R supports the standard FastPath 5 product, it can be easily upgraded
in the field or by returning the product to Shiva. No additional training is
required to configure and manage a FastPath 5R.
 
FastPath 4 upgrade: Users can trade in their FastPath 4 for a substantial
discount on either a one- or two-unit FastPath 5R. The U.S. retail price for
the trade-in is $999 for a one-unit FastPath 5R and $1999 for a two-unit
FastPath 5R.
 
FastPath 5 field upgrade kit: Users can take their current FastPath 5 unit and
install the motherboard into the FastPath 5R enclosure. The kit includes the
enclosure, a two-unit power supply and installation documentation. Installation
is easy and straightforward. The U.S. retail price for the upgrade kit is $599.
 
FastPath 5 factory upgrade: Users who don’t want to perform field upgrades may
send their FastPath 5s to Shiva for upgrading. The U.S retail price is $799.
 
Specifications:
Memory: 128K ROM, 512K battery backed up SRAM (expandable)
Processor: 10 MHz 68000, CMOS low power (low heat) design, surface mount
LocalTalk interface: DIN 8 connector, I/O processor: Zilog Z80181, 10 MHz
Ethernet options: IEEE 802.3 10Base2 (Thin/BNC), IEEE 802.3 10Base5
(Thick/AUI), IEEE 802.3 10BaseT (Twisted Pair/RJ-45)
Size: 17 inches by 1.72 inches by 10.25 inches
Weight: 8.5 lbs for one-unit configuration, 9 lbs for two-unit configuration
Supported Protocols: AppleTalk, DECnet, TCP/IP, SNMP
 
Pricing and Availability: FastPath 5R is available in June 1992 from Shiva and
distributors worldwide. FastPath users in North America should contact Shiva
directly for upgrade information.
 
Configuration                                               Suggested U.S.
                                                            Retail Price
FastPath 5R, 2-unit model                                        $5399
FastPath 5R, 1-unit model                                        $2799
FastPath 5R Field Upgrade Kit                                     $599
FastPath 5R Factory Upgrade                                       $799
Trade-in FastPath 4 for FastPath 5R, 2-unit version              $1999
Trade-in FastPath 4 for FastPath 5R, 1-unit version               $999

 

[pl212]

I wonder what the DIP switches on the 10BaseT module configure. My module (a Rev A, like @JAG 's) also has all set to off... in fact there's a piece of formerly-sticky material on top to ensure they all stay that way: