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alqassam

alqassam

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Is it possible to run an ethernet cable 60 to 80 m across a building. To allow for content sharing
 
Yes. From 100m onwards you will start to experience packet loss etc. Just use external ftp cable that is UV resistant. If the cable will be hanging between points, make sure you use cable tensioners.
 
MightyQuin said:
Yes. From 100m onwards you will start to experience packet loss etc. Just use external ftp cable that is UV resistant. If the cable will be hanging between points, make sure you use cable tensioners.
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Thanks where can i get ftp cable thats uv protected.
 
I did just that, ran a super long cable between 2 buildings, but ran it through conduit though.
 
MightyQuin said:
Why? Last time I checked rubber/pvc/plastic did not attract lightning. The tensioners if used, also grounds the cable in any case.
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Lightning strike will create ground potential difference between two buildings. All pairs can receive thousands of Volts against computer ground.
Yes, conduit is a good idea.
 
Why not just use low powered point to point WiFi network equipment? Thinking of Ubiquiti, good stuff at nice prices, with speeds even higher than 100Mbps possible.

Look at Scoop Distribution or Miro to source, or your local IT shack.
 
abjater said:
Why not just use low powered point to point WiFi network equipment? Thinking of Ubiquiti, good stuff at nice prices, with speeds even higher than 100Mbps possible.

Look at Scoop Distribution or Miro to source, or your local IT shack.
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Let me see: installing 80m of Cat6e cable, labour and materials will cost approx. R 600. Ubiquity WiFi giving you TRUE 100Mbps up and own, cost approx. R30 000. Why not indeed....
 
MightyQuin said:
Let me see: cost approx. R30 000. Why not indeed....
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Now let ME see....

Ubiquiti A/M NanoStation Loco M5 (running on a 40mHz channel gives you 300mBit aggregate link, so you should get a 100Mbps true speed over 80-100m) costs R 820 (ex VAT) and you need 1 at each side. I have one running over 300m at 30mHz giving 80-90mBps (depending on the file tipe and HDD speed, as well as general LAN congestion both sides).
So for under R2000 you should be able to build a wifi link thats not prone to lightning, static or landlord rules about cables and stuff all over the show or taken down down by a delivery truck or a falling tree.

Unless you were referring to AirFiber units running guaranteed 1Gbps at R14000 a side..... then indeed that is the case.
 
Yeah wireless is a pretty good option, even if its just two access points with line of sight....but nothing beats cable in terms of stability.
 
abjater said:
Now let ME see....

Ubiquiti A/M NanoStation Loco M5 (running on a 40mHz channel gives you 300mBit aggregate link, so you should get a 100Mbps true speed over 80-100m) costs R 820 (ex VAT) and you need 1 at each side. I have one running over 300m at 30mHz giving 80-90mBps (depending on the file tipe and HDD speed, as well as general LAN congestion both sides).
So for under R2000 you should be able to build a wifi link thats not prone to lightning, static or landlord rules about cables and stuff all over the show or taken down down by a delivery truck or a falling tree.

Unless you were referring to AirFiber units running guaranteed 1Gbps at R14000 a side..... then indeed that is the case.
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It all depends on what kind of connection is required. In any business environment your solution, although it will "work" will be way too slow. So we need to know much more about the OP's exact requirements, before proposing any kind of WiFi link.
 
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