[Wylug-help] 10base2 components

[Neil Pilgrim]

James Holden wrote:
> Neil Pilgrim wrote:
>
> >Anyone know a good source for these? I have a network here, some of
> >which I cannot change to 10base2, and it seems to have died recently :(
> >
> Maplin, RS, anywhere really.

True, didn't think of those places. Quick look on Maplin reveals some
hidden away if I search for coaxial, but with no connectors attached
AFAICT.

> >I'm suspecting the cable, since it goes under two doors and has probably
> >got squashed, but not many people seem to sell 10base2 cable any more.
> >Anybody know of anywhere which sells it, or if people have transitioned
> >from it and have any spare cable kicking around? A short piece would be
> >enough to test whether the cable is at fault :)
> >
> Standard RG-58 IIRC. How much do you need?

Well about 50cm would enable me to test whether it works or not :)
I probably have 4-5m in use atm.

> >Is anyone definitely going to the pub meet tomorrow? I have to work
> >until at least 9, but if anyone's going to be there after that then I'll
> >turn up :)
>
> I'll be there, probably at least until 9 unless everybody else goes.

Well perhaps I'd better turn up then :)

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Neil