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Token ring Networks require a special router as well. Other than the fact to get to play with it, do you really need it. Even the faster 16MB ones were slow. The no single point of connection is hard to troubleshoot too. when it crashes the only way to ind what computer hasn't received the token yet, is to check event logs. They are extreme PITA, in all my experience with them.

The BNC connectors used standard coax with a extra layer of insulation, it was pretty thick stuff, but they do use flat RJ45, and twisted pair cables. But they arent as reliable as the classic BNC stuff...

Wireless uses a similar type of connection, but most AP's can connect to multiple computers on a ad-hoc network simultaneously. Only older wireless routers, or really chap routers and access points, use that specific type. Most just use a star topology.

I love networking, and while I'm in school for it, its sad how off the top of my head I can think of things.

Let us know what you do with the cards, I'd be interesting in doing some toying with them as well.

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