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In a message dated 1/7/2002 6:41:10 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I want to network teo home computers. Each has a NIC with two types of
connectors,, a BNC and a RJ45 i think they are called. The computers
are about 80 feet apart. One running Windows XPl; the other Windows 95.
What is the best type cable to network them, the BNC type ot the RJ45
type..??? Which is best got reliability , and for speed, at that
distance..??? >>
David,
I would agree with Tom Turak's recommendations as well. Running CAT5 cable
is slightly easier and makes tighter corners without problems. You said it
was a home network setup about 80 ft apart so I don't imagine you're gonna be
running a cable straight down the middle of the floor to the other computer.
Running CAT5 along floorboards and tight corners would be the way to go. I
would recommend using a hub however. It's only a $30+ investment but gives
you alot of future options for adding more computers. I would locate it
centrally and run the cables from the hub to the computers. CAT5 is
relatively cheap and available in a lot of stores like Fry's and BestBuy.
HTH,
Kevin Nowicki
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