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***glc*** · 07-18-2005, 08:47 AM

A cheap simple switch (not a hub) can be used as a repeater. You need one every 100 meters. The reason you need a switch and not a hub is to preserve full duplex operation.

07-18-2005, 08:47 AM	#4
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,734	A cheap simple switch (not a hub) can be used as a repeater. You need one every 100 meters. The reason you need a switch and not a hub is to preserve full duplex operation.