Ethernet is Still Going Strong After 50 Years::The technology has become the standard LAN worldwide

  • henfredemars
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    1 year ago

    Let’s also mention how cheap basic managed and unmanaged switches are today. I just bought a couple to improve my wiring situation.

    • shalafi@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Even proper managed switches! Our clients, “I can’t find a free port to plug in the computer you sent.”

      “Is it really worth losing your whole business for a day because you don’t have a $150 Dell from eBay?!”

      And these particular businesses make all their money on one day of the week!

    • MeanEYE@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Optical devices and cables have gone a lot cheaper. Only problem is they are significantly harder to splice and require specialist equipment.