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Long Distance Networking using UTP(CAT5)

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by pinoy_teknik Jan 21, 2003 last reply Jan 23, 2003

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I have a DSL(256k) internet connection and i share that connection of the internet using the 4-port Linksys Rounter. One of my hub(10 MBps) are connected to the router that connects my 8 pc at the office. My internet connection works great.....

My friend of mine wan't to connect his computer to my office network. By this connection he can also access to the internet. He is 600-700 ft. away from the office.

Is this possible? I heard that UTP cables connection from hub to PC have a limiteddistance.

If it is possible, how can i done this thing? Do i need some components to add? What it is? Is it Available to market?

How to setup that component?

Thanks in advance.

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by vinnyd Jan 21, 2003

Yes you are right, ehternet cable can only run up to 100 meters.

This url will explain that (there is no spaces in the link)

http://www.collaborium.org/onsite/benin/lectures/carlo/cabling/10BASET.HTM

Your options are to run a cable 1/2 way and put a hub there. Then go from that hub the rest of the way. Each cable connection from the hub can go the 100 meters.

A few years ago for a customer who had over the limit I found and used a 10-base-T extender. This product used regular phone wire between two boxes and worked well. I am not sure if this product still exists.

Today to cover long distances we usually use a fibre optic cable between two hubs.

by pinoy_teknik Jan 23, 2003

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by thechas Jan 21, 2003

You can get several different styles of repeater and short haul modem devices from www.blackbox.com

One caution:
Who owns the property between the 2 locations?
If you do not have contiguous property rights for the entire route, you need to get easements from either the local government, or each property owner.

Chas

by pinoy_teknik Jan 23, 2003

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by dustyd Jan 21, 2003

Sounds like you may be in need of a wireless solution if you really want to give this friend access to your network. At the distance you are talking about, you should look at 802.11a wireless Access bridges ( one at each location )
You may need toadd directional antennas to get the connection speed up to par.