At 02:36 PM 1/31/99 , Bill Nussbaumer wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Just got back from he computer show looking for a 10BaseT ethernet card and
>a mini hub to connect both of my computers to a cable modem.  I found
>numerous cards selling around $10 - $15.  I understand that buying a good
>card can make a real difference and I don't want to skimp on performance by
>purchasing a substandard card and or hub.  Could anyone recommend some
>brands and models that will give good performance for home use but won't
>cost an arm and a leg - maybe $30 - $50 a piece.  A little more isn't a
>problem if it makes a real difference.

Until a few months ago,  I was supplying 3Com 905TX 10/100 PCI cards.  These
cards are probably considered top of the line for PCs.   But,  stopped using them
when they changed the cards to 905b-TX and we no longer could find Linux
drivers for the card.

We started using Linksys LNE100TX PCI network cards.   I have been rather
impressed with these inexpensive cards.  They can be purchased for less than
$25, they have the Tulip chipset and Linux drivers are readily available.  As
a plug-n-play card in Win95 or 98 they have been easy to setup and perform
as well as the 3Com cards.    I highly recommend these cards.  You can buy
them almost anywhere, even on the Internet.

As far as simple hubs, I supply the Netgear 4port hub with uplink port, model
EN104TP.   These are only 10mb hubs, but they will give you fine performce
with your cable modem.  I buy them for around $35 and they are readily available.

     Bob Wright
The NOSPIN Group

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