[PLUG] rj45 to bnc balun?

[Roderick A. Anderson]

m0gely wrote:
> Roderick A. Anderson 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?
> 
> 10Mb and half duplex!  And with topology that can brake the whole 
> network in half with a single wiring fault?  I'll take the re-wire.  Or 
> better yet, just go wireless if the office is that small.  Larry 
> mentioned something about $220/drop.  I'm thinking ouch to that.  It 
> shouldn't be anywhere near that unless the wall and ceilings are 
> horrible for running cable.  But again, if this is so small, go wireless.

This was one of my considerations.  There is going to be another new 
computer sitting out on the COAX also so this is starting to look like 
the best solution.


Rod
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