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RJ45 Coupler F-f Straight
Chris Ruscio wrote:
> I've installed a couple wireless networks and agree it would be the best
> solution. I even had a wireless router when I went to do the install ...
> but my dad was adamantly opposed to it.
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> So, I took the wireless toy home and left a linksys 4-port switch.
> Unfortunately, wire is the only option at this time.
>
> Thanks Phil, Jonathan and Mark for your suggestions =)
> -Chris
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> --Chris Ruscio
> 'Confucius Squirrel'
> Phone: (802)324-0177
> Aim: crusc13
>
> On Wed, 14 Jun 2006, Philip Plourde wrote:
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>> Chris,
>>
>> I'd suggest instead of the mega cord, go with a wireless gateway and a
>> USB wireless adapter. You'd be nuts not to have a gateway simply for
>> the protection a NAT device provides. Almost all of them come with
>> wireless capability for around $50. The USB network adapter, which
>> looks like a slightly large thumb drive, also runs about $50. Added
>> benefits (and potential problems if not configured in a secure manner)
>> are wireless coverage all over, and the ability to easily add more
>> computers.
>>
>> Phil.
>>
>> Chris Ruscio wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings IT-Discussers,
>>>
>>> After an 8 year battle, I've finally won my parents away from AOL and
>>> installed a cable modem. Of course, with any one solution comes multiple
>>> complications (in the form of a home network, no wireless allowed).
>>>
>>> Could someone suggest a good place to get a 100ft run of ethernet cable?
>>> Buying at Staples will cost about 3 times as much as the internet and
>>> buying online takes time. Is there a local supplier that won't cost a
>>> fortune?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help,
>>> Chris
>>>
>>>
>>> --Chris Ruscio
>>> 'Confucius Squirrel'
>>> Phone: (802)324-0177
>>> Aim: crusc13
>>>
>>>
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