peter@catuc.UUCP (Peter Collins) (07/16/87)
We're struggling with figuring out the best way to mix thin and thick ethernet cables and networks. Can anyone help with some info. In particular: - what's the best way (in terms of cost, reliability, meeting specs) to connect a thin lan network segment to a thick cable network segement to create one network? - we've heard of a simple adapter from thick to thin and of several larger converters that do the same thing for a lot more money. Is the simple adapter reliable? What do I get extra with the larger, more expensive converters? - What problems are we likely to run into if we mix thin and thick cables? Please reply by mail. If there is interest I'll sumarize. Peter Collins Computer Automation ...hao!noao!arizona!caset!peter