To use full duplex you need either a crossover cable connection between
two computers, or you need a SWITCH. A hub is a muiltiport repeater,
and thus collisions will happen. Full duplex disables collision
detection.
US prices, a good 16 port switch (netgrear/baynetworks/nortel) FS516
will cost you $570USD.
An 8 port switch (fs108) can be had for as low as $180.
Harry
On Mon, 30 Aug
1999, Michelle Konzack wrote:
> Hello Andy,
>
> to get the full speed of your 3c905 (200MBit full-duplex) you
> need a HUB which can handle this but they are very expensive,
> in Germany around 3 times mor then a 100MBit.
>
> A 16-Port HUB will be around 1200-2200 US$.
>
> Good luck...
> ...if you need it.
>
> Webmistress Michelle
>
>
> At 11:55 30.08.1999 +0100, you wrote
> --------> This was the original Message:
> MK>Hi,
> MK>
> MK>I may be wrong but surley you wouldn't get full duplex anyway because the
> MK>cards are connect to a hub. Full Duplex only comes in to effect when the
> MK>cards are connected directly to each other? I'm certainly no expert but I
> MK>have noticed a 3Com utility program for linux. Maybe this would help?
> MK>
> MK>Andy
> MK>
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