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Re: [Sheflug] BNC Network Question

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From: Steve Tickle <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 17:07:49 +0100
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At 16:59 29/04/02 +0100, Darrell Blake wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I'm planning on networking three machines in my house with BNC cable (mainly
>because I've already got BNC cables). I'm gonna have my linux machine as the
>server and gateway and use samba to file share between my laptop and the
>computer downstairs. I have a question though. If, for example, the laptop
>isn't on the network. Can the downstairs computer still use my linux machine
>as a gateway?

There's no reason why not if you're using "T" type connectors and the 
terminator resistors are always in circuit. ie. as long as the network is "up"


Steve

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