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Re: [LUG] Fast link over a short distance

 

On 23/06/2010, stinga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <stinga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> On 22/06/10 09:00:37, Rob Beard wrote:
>> On 21/06/10 21:36, stinga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>>> Not fast enough, 100M would be good, 1000M would be better, we are
>>> moving large files around.
>>>
>>
>> I get the feeling it isn't going to be cheap then if 100M isn't going
>> to be fast enough.  It's a shame you can't stick some fibre through
>> the sewers :-)
>>
>> I had a quick look for Microwave links, I'm not sure what sort of
>> pricing they are, I'm guessing probably expensive.
>>
>> This company might be able to advise though:
>>
>> http://www.g4.co.uk/laser_and_microwave_links1.php
>>
>> I suppose the other option would be to look at getting fibre put in,
>> but again I'm assuming that wouldn't be cheap even for a short
>> distance.
>
> We thought of the sewer option!
> 100m would do at a push but I would be a problem on occasions.
> I will have a look at that URL.
>

String a washing or fishing line between the two buildings (high up),
and hang the fibre optic from that?

Our new building is only 6 feet from the old one, so we are using a
scafold pole and heavy earth clamp at each end as a conduit until
after the Move.

Dave

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