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Yes there are converters.

They take the form of "lossy" networks like resistors, or non lossy ones
like transformers.

But neither one will adequately pass the DC levels required for the proper
operation of ethernet.  

                                      - Robert -

On Mon, 31 Aug 1998, Daniel Erskine wrote:

> Aaron Blosser wrote:
> > On Fri, 21 Aug 1998 11:07:04 -0500, Daniel Erskine
> > <netsup75@edwardjones.com> said:
> > 
> > >> Using existing 75ohm coax as if
> > >> it was 50ohm coax (with F to BNC adapters) is asking for trouble.
> > 
> > >  I'll inquire with my network staff for more research material, as
> > >I'm curious as to why 75ohm cable would be that much of a problem?!?
> > 
> > I wonder as well.
> > 
> > For short runs of cable, I highly doubt that using 50ohm vs. 75ohm would
> > make a difference.  That measurement is a measure of the cable's
> > impedance over some distance (1000 ft?), so for a short bit of maybe
> > 50-100 ft, the difference *may* be neglible.
> > 
> > Of course, this all depends on how senstive the receiving equipment is,
> > and I can't make any claims to know how it would really affect the
> > performance.
> > 
> > The reason you *should* use properly rated cable is because with
> > impedance matching you can achieve maximum power output.
> 
> Greetings:
>   Here's another thought!  Is there a 50ohm-to-75ohm converter
> or filter on the market?  If so, is it bi-directional?  Maybe
> buying something like this would cut this news-thread short ;)
> 
> Thanx...
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