On Thu, 01 Jul 2004 11:59, you wrote:
> I have one ether net connection in my room at the office, but sometimes
> I bring the laptop in and have to unplug the desktop to use the lappie
> on the net. frustrating.
>
> I am in no position to be running more wiring from the hub room to my
> office.
>
> I have a 5 port 10M hub that I could use within my room, but it seems
> rather overkill, and will slow these two boxes down to 10M.
>
> I cannot use one of these
> http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/40e3529d0a787aa8273fc0a87f990
>777/Product/View/XH4247
>
> because at the hub end the wiring is terminated on a 110 style punch down
> block.
>
> Any other ideas?

XH7997 - $74

A 10/100 switch.  Won't slow you down, and you just know you will want more 
devices in the office.

Andy

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