RE: [SLUG] [OT] repeaters & hubs ##

[Andrew Macks <andypoo@nospam.secret.com.au>]

On Sun, 4 Jun 2000, Visser, Martin (SNO) wrote:

> A "hub" is just a repeater with lots of ports. A repeater regenerates the
> incoming EThernet signal and forwards it out all ports. (This is different
> from a bridge/switch which makes some smart decisions about which ports to
> forward traffic on). Simple 2 port repeaters traditionally were used changed
> media, eg from AUI (Thick ethernet) to fibre, and to extend the length of an
> ethernet segment.

Does anybody know where to acquire cheap repeaters?  Solar powered &
weather proofed would be a bonus *grins*

Seems a little silly that 5 port hubs are like $50, so I what should I pay
for a repeater?  I wouldn't want to pay more than $20 honestly.

Andrew.

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