[OLUG] {OT}Network questions

[Tim Russell]

>From: Dave Burchell <burchell at inetnebr.com>
>Subject: Re: [OLUG] {OT}Network questions

>For your small system, 100Mbps is almost certainly not needed.  Phil
>makes some good points, but IMHO it all depends on the cost.  If you
>can get 10/100 cards for $50 and 10 Mbps cards for $15, go with the 10
>Mbps (in your application).  If the price diff is $5 or $10, strongly
>consider the 10/100.
>
>As long as a 56Kbps modem is your slowest link, you won't notice the
>difference between a 100 Mbps LAN and a 10 Mbps LAN.  I doubt you would
>notice it with an ADSL connection, either.


You won't notice the difference in respect to Internet access, true, but you
will if you move large files around internally!  Dave's comments regarding
price definitely stand, though.  Personally, I've been finding it more and
more difficult to even find 10 megabit-only components any more.

You should also consider any expansion plans you have.  I think it makes
sense to spend a little extra for the 100 megabit cards.

Tim (#1 :-))



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