Ethernet over Coax

Anyone done ethernet over coax? I know I can get an adapter. Was thinking
of using it to relocate my WAP to my attic - to try to extend the range of
my Linksys BEFW11S4 ver 1. If I do move it to the attic, where the cable is
easily accessible, I still need to connect my PC hardwired. And all I have
is coax. Can't easily run a new cable to my PC downstairs.



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Bob Alston

bobalston9 AT aol DOT com

I read up on this. It don't work.

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Bob Alston

bobalston9 AT aol DOT com
"Bob Alston" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:5X1kb.75181$Ms2.2980@fed1read03...
> Anyone done ethernet over coax? I know I can get an adapter. Was
thinking
> of using it to relocate my WAP to my attic - to try to extend the range of
> my Linksys BEFW11S4 ver 1. If I do move it to the attic, where the cable
is
> easily accessible, I still need to connect my PC hardwired. And all I
have
> is coax. Can't easily run a new cable to my PC downstairs.
>
>
>
> --
> Bob Alston
>
> bobalston9 AT aol DOT com
>
>

Bob Alston wrote:
> I read up on this. It don't work.

You can run some low loss coax to your antenna from your WAP, though.

Check this out: http://www.fab-corp.com/ and click the "starter kits" link
or have a look at the "cables>5 feet" link. So, instead of relocating your
WAP to your attic, just put an antenna in your attic. You'll need low loss
coax like they sell and you'll need to get an antenna with enough gain to
compensate for the loss over the coax.

Bob Alston <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Anyone done ethernet over coax? I know I can get an adapter. Was thinking
> of using it to relocate my WAP to my attic - to try to extend the range of
> my Linksys BEFW11S4 ver 1. If I do move it to the attic, where the cable is
> easily accessible, I still need to connect my PC hardwired. And all I have
> is coax. Can't easily run a new cable to my PC downstairs.

What impedance of coax?
If it's 50 ohm, trivial.
Obtain a NIC with a BNC connector, or a couple of hubs (ebay, peanuts)
connect a couple of BNC connectors to either end of the cable, and you'r
golden. (ass some terminators and T-pieces)
10base-2.
I'm just about to retire the last segment in my house, and pull cat5e cable.
If it's 75 ohm cable, hmm.
I suspect replacing the terminators with 75 ohm ones would probably work,
for only a two node network.
If it's good satellite grade coax, you might even consider sticking the
antenna on one end, and the AP on the other end.

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On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 21:53:58 -0500, "Bob Alston" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Anyone done ethernet over coax? I know I can get an adapter. Was thinking
>of using it to relocate my WAP to my attic - to try to extend the range of
>my Linksys BEFW11S4 ver 1. If I do move it to the attic, where the cable is
>easily accessible, I still need to connect my PC hardwired. And all I have
>is coax. Can't easily run a new cable to my PC downstairs.

Have you considered powerline? Linksys among others have some
adapters.

http://www.linksys.com/products/grou...rid=34&scid=33

In article <5X1kb.75181$Ms2.2980@fed1read03>,
Bob Alston <bobalston9 AT aol DOT com> wrote:
>Anyone done ethernet over coax? I know I can get an adapter. Was thinking
(snip)

Works just the same as over the newer stuff. The only differences are
that you can often use T-junctions to substitute for needing a hub,
and you have to make sure to terminate any surplus ends. There's no
special, different crossover cable for PC-to-PC connections.

I used to have my whole home LAN connected with 10Base2 - worked fine.

If you get a combo card (with both RJ45 and BNC connectors), bear in
mind that some of them have to be configured, usually with software
that came with them, as to which port to use - not all the older ones
autodetect that.

-- Mark

WAP in the attic will require either 120VAC nearby or "power Over
Ethernet" witch supplies the AP's power pver unused
pairs in the CAT5 cable. (see DIY POE at http://www.nycwireless.net/poe/

Coax reduces signal strenth, big time. The "low loss" cable is as
think as your pinkie. The thin stuff looses even mpre signal. If you
can snake coax you can snake CAT5 5 and use POE.


In article <BR2kb.302707$(E-Mail Removed)> ,
i'm_tired <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Bob Alston wrote:
>> I read up on this. It don't work.
>
>You can run some low loss coax to your antenna from your WAP, though.
>
>Check this out: http://www.fab-corp.com/ and click the "starter kits" link
>or have a look at the "cables>5 feet" link. So, instead of relocating your
>WAP to your attic, just put an antenna in your attic. You'll need low loss
>coax like they sell and you'll need to get an antenna with enough gain to
>compensate for the loss over the coax.
>
>
>


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Al Dykes
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In article <5X1kb.75181$Ms2.2980@fed1read03>, (E-Mail Removed) says...
> Anyone done ethernet over coax?

ROTFL
You're new here, aren't you?

On Fri, 17 Oct 2003, Bob Alston wrote:
> Anyone done ethernet over coax? I know I can get an adapter. Was thinking
> of using it to relocate my WAP to my attic - to try to extend the range of
> my Linksys BEFW11S4 ver 1. If I do move it to the attic, where the cable is
> easily accessible, I still need to connect my PC hardwired. And all I have
> is coax. Can't easily run a new cable to my PC downstairs.

There's only one question to this: WHY?!?!?!?!??!?
Going back to 10-Base-2 to hook in an AP?
Are you going to downgrade back to a 1200 baud modem too? ;-)

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Seriously: If you can't "run a cable to [your] PC downstairs," then how do you
expect to run any sort of cable (coaxial or not) to the access point in the
attic, or from the access point to the antenna in the attic (should you follow
the suggestion of one of the other responses)? Unless the outside ISP service
comes into your attic, isn't this moot?