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From: pmoore@hemel.bull.co.uk (Paul Moore)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc
Subject: Re: Xircom LAN adapters for laptops
Keywords: Xircom LAN ethernet laptop
Message-ID: <1991Apr9.095416.2360@hemel.bull.co.uk>
Date: 9 Apr 91 09:54:16 GMT
References: <1991Mar28.235814.8000@rick.doc.ca>
Organization: Bull HN UK
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We use the xircom adapter for thin coax an its works fine (yes it does plug
into the //lell port).
We found that it is slower than a real ethernet connection but in practise 
it is still fast enough for general use . I think we found thatr it was about
2/3 the speed when tested under load.
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