RD> JM> I read sometime somewhere that I can link 2 computers via Ethernet
RD> JM> and UTP cable.
RD> JM> 1  3
RD> JM> 2  6
RD> JM> 3  1
RD> JM> 6  2
RD>Well , thats true. But only if you are about to connect them directly.
Well, he said exactly TWO computers.
RD>If you're gonna using a "HUB" (you can see this as an Ethenet switch-box)
A simple hub (or more properly a concentrator), is in NO WAY a switch.
RD>you need 1-to-1 utp cable. This means all 4pairs will be used in an
WRONG, still just 2pair.  Pins 1,2,3,6
RD>Maximum length is about 85 meters.
WRONG again, spec is 100m per segment.
RD> JM> If I switch to coax, what type of cable should I use?  Can I make the
RD> JM> 50-ohm terminators myself?  What materials do I need?
RD>impedance of 50 ohm. You could make the terminators yourself, but why make
RD>them yourself, they cost allmost nothing.
Agreed!
HTR
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