[CQ-Contest] Network cables

[K9YO-Cedrick W. Johnson]

I agree with the comments of Bill, AA4LR...

<normal>
You can find a hub at your local computer "computerfest" or at a bargain 
basement computer parts store for cheap. I picked up a used 16 port 10/100 
hub for $15 at a copmputerfest. Invest in a network cable crimp tool, and 
some connectors and wire up you some cat5 cable. You'll soon become popular 
with your buddies who are also trying or want to build networks at home and 
the tool will get further use.
</normal>


<adventurous and geeky>
Also, if you're adventurous like I am, you can try running fiber optics.. 
This is EXTREMELY more expensive, but you can have some cool bragging 
rights as being the first person on your block to have a fiber optic home 
network :)
And, since it's just a bunch of light travelling thru glass, the 
interference possibilities are relatively low. Kink the glass however, and 
you're in trouble :)
</adventurous and geeky>


Seriously... If you're looking to build a home network, at a computer 
supply store here, I've seen 10/100 DUAL NIC's go anywhere from $10-30
With a lil scrounging, you can assemble (with relatively low cost) a 10MB 
or 100MB network.

-Cedrick, K9YO

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Cedrick Johnson, Amateur Radio: K9YO
NorilTech Consulting


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