Semi-OT: Running CAT5 Cables

From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh_at_aracnet.com>
Date: Thu Oct 28 01:06:18 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.

Rub it in why don't you :^/ I wish I could remember WHY I didn't do that a
year ago, I hope there was a good reason. I remember cursing the fact I
couldn't get a 10/100 hub with that.

                                Zane
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