[PLUG] rj45 to bnc balun?

Roderick A. Anderson raanders at acm.org
Tue Jul 31 12:52:50 UTC 2007


Larry Brigman wrote:
> On 7/30/07, Roderick A. Anderson <raanders at acm.org> wrote:
>> Done some searching using Google but most of the references are about
>> using CAT 5 to transmit video.  I need to connected a computer with a
>> RJ45 connected to a coax cable network drop.  A very small office but a
>> complete re-wire (CAT 5) is a last choice.
>>    Of course a PCI card that connects to a COAX network that will work
>> with Vista would be an OK solution.  Yup, I dealing with MS stuff
>> because there is a Linux server in the office, they are friends, and the
>> Windows 98 machine _died_.
>>
>> There are a few Windows (DOS box) applications or I'd stick a Linux
>> desktop in.
>>
>> Anyone have manufacturers and/or model suggestions for a BNC to RJ45/CAT
>> 5 adapter?
>>
> 
> Something like this?
> http://www.blackbox.com/Catalog/Detail.aspx?cid=425,1036,1832&mid=5078

Actually I saw a much smaller unit but never followed it down to pricing.

> Expensive but if your re-wire job will be more than $220 per drop then
> it is worth it.

I haven't asked lately the guy who did their original wiring what he 
charges now.  Just saw his truck drive by yesterday.  I might have to 
get back into contact.

> If some of the computers are close together you can use a hub or a
> switch at the local
> point to reduce costs.

Separate offices.  8-(


Rod
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