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From: ron@brl-sem.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: ethernet in a hospital
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Date: Mon, 6-Jan-86 23:46:54 EST
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> This isn't the right newsgroup for this and I'm reluctant to follow up,
> but since it's started here:  David, the only way to run an Ethernet is
> to pre-install (preferably cascaded) DELNIs in closets with restricted
> access, or (unpreferably) install them at scheduled network down
> times.  This avoids the danger you describe, and you also have much
> better possibilities for problem isolation and trouble shooting, so if
> your cable has problems you can get it back up in a hurry.  Ethernets
> really are quite solid (depends on the vendors you buy from though). 
> 							--Scott

DELNI's aren't the only way.  3COM makes transceivers that go into
the cable using N connectors.

-Ron