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Daniel Erskine wrote:
> 
> I've reviewed all the previous responses.  So far, I haven't seen
> this option presented.  Radio Shack sells "BNC"-to-"F" cable
> connectors/adapters. You will need a few for this scenerio.  You will
> also need a few standard CATV outlet plates, and a "little bit of
> elbow-grease" ;)  

If you are going to expend any "elbow grease" you should be stepping up
to CAT-5 not down to CATV.

> I've tried this setup in a previous apartment to connect (2) adjoining
> rooms.  In my example, I used an existing cable TV connection in a
> wall separating (2) adjoining rooms, 

If the wire is already in place and can be dragged through the wall it
would provide a great wire pull for some CAT-5. If it can't be pulled 
out conviniently then you might think about using it.

The last time I priced BNC to RJ-45 converters they were in the $75 
each range.  For $75 I can get 1000 ft of CAT-5, for another $75 I can
get a crimper, a 100 RJ45 ends, and 4-6 wall plates.  For 2 PC's
it's a wash $ wise.  FOr 3 or more you'll need a hub and if we are 
talking 10BaseT you are pulling out in front on the $'s.  If we are
talking 100BaseT you win with the 2 PC's ... unless there have been
some developments in CATV speeds.

> you could "run" your cable from room-to-room, from the "outside" of
> your house by going through the 2-by-4 wall studs!

If you can do this then you could even consider fiber! *8^)

Paul
-- 
ISDN is almost like actually being connected to the net.
Wonder what xDSL will be like?