why do I have a parallel port token ring adapter sitting on my desk

why did I just spent 5 minutes restoring it

does anyone know what year it is
the other adapter on my desk is a parallel 10base2 adapter but it needs new caps

@foone well, @stman is working on a #10BaseT - #Ethernet "'modem" that connects via #RS232 #serial, which IMHO is a needed necessity given not everyone wants to setup #WiFi and that the #WiFi232 by @paulrickards seems to be constantly sold out...

As LGR and MVG showcased it...

Also such a "modem" can be powered via #PoE since there are ample of PoE splitters, making this even better...

WiFi232 Wireless Modem: BBS Fun on Retro PCs!

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