Why not buy a 10 pack kit of PhoneNet adaptors from eBay (I did), and connect the Macs via printer port? A good kit will have the terminators and the lines.
Ethernet is nice, but how fast of a network do you need on these old Macs? The application programs/etc weren't that big to begin with. If you go the Ethernet route, you'll have to buy (unless these came equipped) the Ethernet cards and the cables--cables run about $15 each at Staples Steven -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com