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From: willis@photon.tamu.EDU (Willis Marti)
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Subject: Re: Ethernet Cards and long lines
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Date: 27 Nov 90 20:10:51 GMT
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Does anybody know of an ethernet card that handles THICK ethernet lines of
125 feet or more?

...was the original question.  In fact, *all* cards should handle
50 meters ~= 162 feet, or they don't meet the spec.  But before you beat
up WD, which type of transceiver cables are you using (mfg & model) and
what kind of transceiver (ditto) are you using? Those can also be the
culprits.