Whatever is connected to the 100/mbps hub will not talk to a 10/mbps
computer or hub.  Unless you have a 10/100, it's an "all or nothing"
connection with fast ethernet.

Another item a lot of people overlook is cabling.  Make sure it is category
5 if you run 100/mb.

gary r. tennesen
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of David Brenner, Ph.D.
> Sent: Monday, February 08, 1999 9:12 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Fast/Slow Ethernet Hub Uplink
>
>
> I am sending this again. First time I think body was empty. Soory.
>
> I've got a fast ethernet only (100mbs) hub at home with an uplink port on
> it. I have recently been given an old Compaq ProSignia with a 10 mbs
> ethernet card. I also have an old laptop with a 10 mbs pc card I'd like to
> hook up at home also.
>
> The question: Can I get a 10 mbs hub (same manufacturer?) and link it and
> the fast hub through the uplink port, and then attach the 10 mbs cards to
> the slow ethernet hub and have all these devices actually
> connect? Or would
> I need a auto sensing 100/10 mbs hub to accomplish this?
>
> TIA for any help.
>
> David Brenner
>
>

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