Networking Via Phone Line?
Tyler Hall
tyler@webFreaks.org
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 21:08:01 -0700
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I saw a ad for a Networking device for your phone line, in CompUSA's =
newspaper ad. It's made from LinkSys. I'm a little worried about =
this, theres no hub involved, all data is transfered via your phone =
line. It _CANT_ be that fast. It just seems too good to be true. The =
device is $60/per computer. =20
It can hold up to 25 computers (the box says)
Has anyone experienced this kind of networking? Is it any good? I'm =
thinking about trying it, and then getting cox for the internet.=20
My only other question is, does it need to be a "live" telephone? We =
have 2 lines right now, but if we get cox, we'll get rid of the second =
line. Does it actually need the phone line, or does it need the phone =
wire?
Thanks,=20
Tyler=20
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LinkSys. I'm a little worried about this, theres no hub =
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fast. It just seems too good to be true. The device is =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>It can hold up to 25 computers (the box =
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networking? Is it any good? I'm thinking about trying =
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then getting cox for the internet. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks, </FONT></DIV>
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