Semi-OT: Running CAT5 Cables

From: Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com>
Date: Thu Oct 28 00:36:41 1999

Zane wrote:
> and the 10Base2-to-10BaseT adapters cost about $100-200.

Sure. So just buy a five-port hub with four 10-base-T ports and one
10-base-2 port. I've seen them for around $45.

The adapter you describe is completely equivalent to a two port hub or
two port repeater, so buying the hub gets you more for less.
Received on Thu Oct 28 1999 - 00:36:41 BST