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   Tut Systems LR2000T LongRun Ethernet Adaptors:

$34 each
 $59 per pair
 $349 case of 14

These modem-like adaptors let you run internet or ethernet on top of an ordinary voice phone line simultaneously and without interference over a range of up to 2000 feet. They are perfect for dorms, apartments, motels, trailer parks, for HPNA home phone networking, or anywhere else you want to avoid extensive rewiring.

Click here for an intro LR2000T Tutorial. Or here for some superb free LongRun & HomeRun Home Networking Videos.

No special MDU front end hardware or software is needed! Your minimum system consists of two adaptors and an existing phone line. An ISP customer of ours confirms a 537 KB data rate when fed from a T1 source. The max LongRun data rate specs out at 1000K. Several other buyers verify these work extremely well.

Still sealed in original and clean factory packaging. From a telecom bankruptcy. Includes LR-2000T, wall wart, docs, warranty card, and two cables. Factory current production list price is believed to be approximately $279 each.

You can click here to reach the Tut Systems website for full specs. And click here for a nice LongRun & HomeRun Home Networking technical tutorial.

As near as we can tell, "HomeRun" is Tut's tradename for a fully HPNA 1.0 compatible system, while "LongRun" is a higher power and longer distance version tradename of the same. Apparently 25 devices can be networked on one phone line directly, and many hundreds using additional hubs or routers. And 1.0 is more than fast enough for Internet and most home networking uses. Please verify these details for yourself using our provided links.

A few of these plus a router or hub should be able to eliminate most of an outrageously expensive MDU multiple dwelling unit front end for budget sensitive apartments, trailer parks, dorms, industrial parks, and such.

But note that these do NOT let you simultaneously ~receive~ 56K Internet and voice over a single telco voice grade phone number! Somewhere on premises, a separate Internet source has to be provided from a different phone number, DSL, T1, wireless, satellite, or wherever.

Approximate shipping weight per adaptor: 3 pounds.
Available in large quantities.
There are fourteen LR2000t's per case.
One case weighs 25 pounds.

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   Marconi BUPS Phone Building Entrance Protector:

$79.75

Current production Marconi model BUPS25MMVREF, part number F1002399. Mint condition from a telecom bankruptcy auction. Apparently unused "as new" unopened from original factory packaging.

These are basically a pretty green steel box that measures 5 x 16 x 16 inches. They go between you and your phone company for primary site access. They may be used indoor or outdoor and be wall or pole mounted. Offers RLS outputs and accepts 3M 4000-D dry (MS^2)inputs.

This model currently handles 25 input pairs but is easily expandable to 50, 100, or even more pairs. Includes 25 gas-type switching surge protectors that normally sell for nearly $3 each. The protectors are doubly isolated from weather by a special internal latchable and gasket sealed box.

Includes docs, mounting template, test probe, and bunches of wiring accesories.

You can click here for the full Marconi BUPS data sheet and technical specs.

Approximate shipping weight: 33 pounds.
Available in quantity.

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   Excelsus Z-Blocker z-200SM phone line filter:

 $3.79 each
10 for $28.50

Simple plug-in attachment isolates ADSL, HomePhone, HomeRun or other high frequency signals from voice frequency interference. Essential when using one phone line for both voice comm and networking. Clean "as new" sealed telecom bankruptcy surplus. Normal wholesale price is $8.90 each.

You can click here for the full Z-Blocker data sheet and technical specs.

Approximate shipping weight: A few ounces each.
Available in quantity.

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   Cisco Systems V.35 DTE Cable CAB V35MT:

$14.50

Hard to find $100 list, ($85 street) genuine Cisco Systems networking cable. Part #72-0791-01 CAB V35-MT.

Used on Cisco 7000, 4000, 3600, 2500, 1600, access servers, and AccessPro PC cards. Cable has a male DB-60 connector on the Cisco end and a male Winchester connector on the network end. Ten feet long.

You can click here for the official Connector Pinout Details.

Clean "as new" mil surplus still in original sealed Cisco poly packaging.

Approximate shipping weight: 2 pounds.
Available in quantity.

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