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Re: Networking Gear for VanLUG Members

Vlad Petersen (vladimip@uniserve.com)
Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:09:56 -0500

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Shane Wegner wrote:
.....
> Is there a difference between 10 and 100base t cables. I am on a 100bmit
> network but I'm only getting 800kbps between machines. Could that be the
> cable? I didn't realize there was a difference.

Big difference. Does the cable you're using have "Cat 5" or
"Category 5" or "CAT5" written anywhere on it? If yes than
it's ok. If it says something like "16MBS" or "CAT4" or
"Category 3" that does not sound too good. :)

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