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From: pcb@gator.cacs.usl.edu (Peter C. Bahrs)
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Subject: What would you suggest?
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Date: 23 Jul 90 19:07:04 GMT
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1) I am getting ready to install a new network.  I would like to know
what you think a reliable and well supported NIC card is?  I have been
using Ungermann Bass NICPS2 cards...very unsupported.  
  I want to be able to use the clarkson packet drivers, and run things
like novell or banyan, and tcpip stuff concurrently.  The nic card will 
be for non-MCA machines.

2) Most of our campus local nets use RG58-au wire.  Can I hook a small
piece (75ft) of RG-59 to it with out impedence problems?   
   Is .47 cents a foot a good price for cable?


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