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To: Ulf Zimmermann <ulf@Lamb.net>
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Subject: Re: 10BaseT distance 
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From: Poul-Henning Kamp <phk@critter.tfs.com>
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In message <199608201920.MAA22813@Gatekeeper.Lamb.net>, Ulf Zimmermann writes:
>> 
>> Hackers,
>> 
>>      Could anybody tell me what is the maximum distance between an
>> 10BaseT adapter and the 10BaseT hub? Another question: Could anybody
>
>Depending on the cable, normal is AWG24 I think, you can do 100 meters (330
>feet) between card and hub. Maximum of 4 hubs in a segment. After this
>you will need a router.

BZZZT!  Sorry, only four of out five points.  The correct answer is:
after that you need a >bridge or< a router.

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