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Ok, since I have sucessfully installed Linux to my old computer.. I wanna embark on a more ambitious project
i wanna network , say 10 computers together.
What I have right now... a couple of routers
so some questions:
1. How far can I pull the cable before there's signal degradation? I need at least 100 meters..
2. What do I need to look out for?
3. What books can I get for this? Since I need to know about security and others.
4. Is there a good "brand" to look for in terms of cables?
TIA
Your in luck. CAT5e cabling runs at a maximum recommended distance of 100m.
As for Q2 & 3, what are you trying to do? Networking is very simple.
As for a brand, the brandable cable in the market is Lucent/Avaya (also most expensive). Other than that, look for AT&T. As for the connectors, look for AMP.
basically i am trying to set a network in a 2 storey building....the top floor using ordinary LAN and ground floor wireless using wifi.
are cable testers good.... what do u do with them?
For cable testers, I use Fluke. It's accurate and testing is a jiffy.
Networking a 2 storey building is pretty straightforward unless you have something fancy in mind.
Get 1 switch (3Com will do. No need Cisco) for the upper floor. Lay your cable attaching one end to the switch and the other to your WiFi access point.
How many network points are you looking at? If only a couple of points, I suggest you use Aztech HomePlug. It's much much cleaner.
BTW, is it for your home?
i've ade network my home.... the project is for my church....
For cable testers, I use Fluke. It's accurate and testing is a jiffy.
Networking a 2 storey building is pretty straightforward unless you have something fancy in mind.
Get 1 switch (3Com will do. No need Cisco) for the upper floor. Lay your cable attaching one end to the switch and the other to your WiFi access point.
How many network points are you looking at? If only a couple of points, I suggest you use Aztech HomePlug. It's much much cleaner.
BTW, is it for your home?
i think Fluke is expensive....
hv u tried Aztech Homeplug... it uses electrical points right?... is it stable for 3 phase power lines?
Yes, Aztech Homeplugs use electrical points. My friend is using one of these and he gave 2 thumbs up. No idea if his house is single phase or 3-phase. Let me have a quick chat with him.
ok thanks.... actually I have asked a dealer last year.. but he could not give me details.
Odysseus
11-17-2005, 07:25 AM
Zazu, u r a very high tech doctor la........ into e-medicine??
no-ler... just doing some networking.... any suggestions?
cucuan
11-17-2005, 02:21 PM
Zazu,
Since this information technology thing has come into my life, I've always wanted to learn something about it, but somehow I dont know where to begin. I have always been on my own as far as studying is concerned but somehow this IT thing I just dont know where to start with. You seem to be quite at home with this networking thing. The other day my technician came to my house to instal the cordless phones and its "anaks" he told me that I have to learn something about networking. I dont know what's all that about. But then when I browse thro the bookshop there are shelves and shelves of IT books and I would get very lost as to which one I should get to learn something about computers. Of course there's always the warning from my wife "just dont buy these books and make them white-elephants".
"Tabek" to you "Zazu"
cucuan
cucuan,
the best way to learn is by participation.. along the way, you'll pick up much more than reading books.
u r very right JC.... I have read about linux many many years back but onli now manage to install one on the computer... it's much better doing it than reading about it.
err... hv u manage to talk to your friend about the Aztech plugs?
Odysseus
11-18-2005, 01:14 AM
Correct..... just play with the 'toys' and then learn along the way. Books are either too technical or to simple..... Yet, the solution is far, far away..
amelia7
11-18-2005, 08:45 AM
Ah yes! Let me butt in a bit...when you play with the toys you also amassed 'junk' along the way...one or two cpu(s) there, printer, peripheral equipment...blah, blah, blah..they take up space :p
Correct..... just play with the 'toys' and then learn along the way. Books are either too technical or to simple..... Yet, the solution is far, far away..
Ah yes! Let me butt in a bit...when you play with the toys you also amassed 'junk' along the way...one or two cpu(s) there, printer, peripheral equipment...blah, blah, blah..they take up space :p
but i keep them properly wat.. except for the CPU....
err... hv u manage to talk to your friend about the Aztech plugs?Sorry about the delay. Was caught up at work.
Just got off MSN with him. My friend said that he achieved a 14Mbps conenction speed with is good for broadband but comparing PC-to-PC transfer, it's slow.
He has no idea if his house is single phase or otherwise
thanks JC... can u recommend a cheap network tester?
I just need to test the integrity of the CAT5 cable...
I saw on just now for RM38...wonder if it's any good..
Do they all test straight and crossover cable?
No experience other than Fluke.
You know what they say about cheap stuffs. Now they work, suddenly they don't.
Maybe you can get some contacts in AS for a cabling contractor to loan the church for a few day?
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