04 Oct 97 07:29, Mike Bilow wrote to Fane:
 MB> With exactly two nodes, it is a special case with twisted pair that
 MB> you can use a crossover cable instead of a straight-through cable, and
 MB> then you will not need the hub.  However, if you ever add a third
 MB> node, you will then need the hub box and will need to use standard
 MB> cables throughout.  You can buy a crossover cable already wired as
 MB> such.
So for 2 nodes with an ethernet combo card with no hub, which would be 
better, using the RJ-45 or the Coax (or both, possibly)?  What kind of 
cabling would I need for each, are they both called "crossover"?  Is that all 
the hardware I'll need besides software?
 MB> I don't know what to suggest for a brand.  As I said, I really would
Well I was asking about BEST brand, not worst brand.  I understand it won't 
make a big difference yet.
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