Re: TI-H: networking
[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
Re: TI-H: networking
>OK, I happen to be a certified network guy. The cheapest way is to set up a
>10base2 network. One t connector for each card, two terminators (1 for each
>end) and a coax (RG-58) cable between the cables.
The cheapest way still isn't 10Base-2. Look at current hub prices.
I've wired ethernet runs using phone wire, so $.12-.20 coax isn't needed.
Good ethernet cards come with patch cables anyway. There isn't that much
signal loss (much less than that of a kinked coax cable) and with the speed
of hubs...not noticable.
>Then there is 10baseT. 10baseT cards can be found by the dozen. you can
>hook up two computers with a cross over cable (pins 1 &3, and pins 2&6 are
>switched, i.e. RX and TX) But you can buy a small hub pretty cheaply. A
>while ago I bought a 4 port NetGear Hub for $35.
Many sell for $19.99. And...you can alaways make your own.
Follow-Ups:
References: