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From: oberman@rogue.llnl.gov
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Subject: Re: ethernet transceiver needed?
Message-ID: <1990Oct2.080310.1@rogue.llnl.gov>
Date: 2 Oct 90 15:03:10 GMT
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In article <1990Oct2.053859.15305@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us>, steve@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Steve Mitchell) writes:
> $200.  The tranceiver runs off the db-15, so it's a tidy installation.
> The coax is ThinNet, cable type RG-58A/U.  Just make sure you're
> terminated at both ends!  I saw a review of a couple of brands of

One minor correction: The cable should be RG-58C/U. A/U is not quite withing
the 10base2 spec. I believe it's off by about 2 ohms. A/U is also usually hard
to find.

While the A/U cable would almost certainly work, I suggest that you start with
the correct cable since it's just as easy.

					R. Kevin Oberman
					Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
					Internet: oberman@icdc.llnl.gov
   					(415) 422-6955

Disclaimer: Don't take this too seriously. I just like to improve my typing
and probably don't really know anything useful about anything.