24 Sep 97 18:30, Mike Bilow wrote to Fane:
 MB> For a home network, I would probably buy cheap, generic Ethernet
 MB> cards.  You can get a generic combo (10Base-2 coax and 10Base-T UTP)
 MB> for about US$20.
Price isn't the problem, I want the best without overdoing it (I want to be 
able to use all of what I buy).  Twisted pair sounds best to me for the 
wiring but I know little.
 MB> If you only have a small number of nodes and they are closely
 MB> located, then you can save some money by using coax.  Otherwise, you
 MB> can expect to spend an additional $60 or so for a small concentrator
 MB> (hub).
It would only be 2 nodes for now.  I intend to use OpenDOS's Personal Netware 
on both systems.  Do I need a "host" or something?  Why is a hub necessary? 
What is the best brand?  What are my options on types of LANs?  I really need 
a FAQ. :)
 MB> You can buy network hardware from a number of mail order vendors.
 MB> The better ones include:
 MB>    Computer Discount Warehouse, (800)400-4239, http://www.cdw.com/
 MB>    DataComm Warehouse, (800)397-8508, http://www.warehouse.com/
 MB>    DataComm Mall, (800)222-2808, http://www.cc-inc.com/
I don't have web access and can't use a voice phone.  Do you have fax or 
email for them?
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