Re: OT question sorry but i need salution fast ....
No, I don't think you're right. Hubs are effectively passive, so they
don't "count" as a termination point (IIRC). Switches -- or, for that
matter, repeaters -- do, since they are active devices.
ap
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On Tue, 11 Jun 2002, Hall Stevenson wrote:
> > I'm not saying that this is an ideal solution, but could
> > you install a cheap 4-port switch (not hub!) every 100
> > meters?
> >
> > Anyone care to tell me if or why this is a bad idea?
>
> A device is a device, right ?? Whether it's a network card,
> hub, or switch, keep the distance between them under 100
> meters. Sounds logical ;-)
>
> Hall
>
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