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From: sob@watson.bcm.tmc.edu (Stan Barber)
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Subject: Re: Installing Thinwire Ethernet
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Date: 9 May 89 23:42:33 GMT
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We have used the AMP LAN-LINE system for thin Ethernet and it works well.
The installation instructions are clear and make it easy to get it right
the first time, especially if you have techs who have some experience at
regular BNC-type thin network installation. The installation is neat and
professional looking.

The problems are few, but are worth considering.

Your total run is still the same as it is for thin ethernet. Remember
that the lenght of the connector from the wall to device is twice its
length (dual coax in that cable). This means that the effective length
will be shorter AND you have to know where all the devices are likely to
be when designing things.

The connector once it is plugged into the wall outlet is hard to remove.
You need something like a nail file to release the connector. Some might
say this is a feature.




Stan           internet: sob@bcm.tmc.edu         Manager, Networking
Olan           uucp: {rutgers,mailrus}!bcm!sob   Information Technology
Barber         Opinions expressed are only mine. Baylor College of Medicine