D-Man <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What do I need to [build a home ethernet network] (other than NICs and > cable, of course)? What is the difference between a hub and switch?
You don't need a hub or switch if you implement an ethernet with coax cables. Otoh, a coax network is limited to a bandwidth of 10 Mbps, whereas with unshielded twisted pair you can go up to 100 Mbps. Paul Huygen