[rescue] BNC (really Coax) evils

[Brian Hechinger]

On Sat, Aug 11, 2001 at 06:31:49PM -0400, dave at cca.org wrote:
> 
> >Why the AUI segment?  The last time I set up an AUI segment, it was just
> >as a stop gap due to being out of transcievers (it consisted of an
> 
> a. Lack of transceivers.
> b. It's funny.
> c. What's the difference?

i personally prefer a nice MAU.  unless you absolutely need switched ethernet
a MAU is a wonderful thing.  managing a pile of tranceivers is a royal PITA
whereas a MAU and some drop cables are generally rather managable.  also, drop
cable bends instead of sticking 1.5"-4" out the back of the machine.  when
space is cramped, an excellent feature.

-brian