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From: wsmith@umn-cs.CS.UMN.EDU (Warren Smith [Randy])
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Ethernet twisted pair baluns
Message-ID: <15295@umn-cs.CS.UMN.EDU>
Date: 16 Aug 89 22:01:32 GMT
Reply-To: wsmith@umn-cs.cs.umn.edu (Warren Smith [Randy])
Organization: University of Minnesota, Mpls.
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Has anyone out there had any experience with using these baluns that
convert between thinnet and twisted pair?  We have a couple that we are
using to evaluate, and have so far been impressed (they can support
quite long runs, and are very cheap).  Since our building data wiring
is shielded telco (augh), we probably will see less performance than
others would.  So far we have found that these things actually work
alot better than the passive style Ethernet-twisted pair devices
(which basically extend the transceiver cable).  The active style
twisted pair stuff is too expensive.  Until recently we were
planning on running thinnet to all our offices.  At < $40 per
balun, we are reconsidering...

I would like to hear any/all comments from people who have used this
stuff (via email - or to the group if of general interest).  I can
also provide more information to those who are interested.

Randy
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