How to connect notebook to BNC network?

I'd like to connect notebook (NIC with RJ-45 connector) to my BNC network. What's the best solution to do this?

I have "combo" NICs with both BNC and RJ-45 connectors. Should that be of any use? The simplest idea would be to connect the notebook directly to one of the "combo" cards but will that work?

The best means the cheapest and the easiest... ;-)

 

If there is any way to mount the combo NIC to the laptop, that would be by far your easiest/cheapest solution. But that's normally not an option and I imagine you'll have to spring for a transceiver..

Otherwise, search for rj-45 bnc transceiver and shop around. Not cheap though since this seems to be by far the more expensive of the non-fiber transceivers. You are looking at around $100 - $125 for dLink and even more for Cabletron.

I found one here for under $70. Not a brand I'm familiar with but the technology is old enough that most any device should work fine I'd think.

 

Thanks for your answer!

By "connecting the notebook directly to one of the 'combo' cards" I meant to connect another (UTP) cable to NIC with BNC already connected. The next end of the UTP cable will be connected to the notebook's NIC. Would that work? I've read an article about connecting two computers with UTP cable without any hub/switch. Will that work with the "combo" card with BNC in use?

I'm looking only for temporary solution as I'm planning an upgrade to 100Mbps network with new cabling.

 

No, only one port will be active at one time but you could put a second NIC in the desktop if you have one or get a PC Card combo NIC for the laptop.

 

Solved!
I've bougth hub with 8 RJ-45 ports and one BNC. It works ok!