Re: Maybe wireless Re: Newbie question: How many switches can I install 100m apart?

How about two media converters at both ends instead of switches with fiber
uplinks?

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Robert Redelmeier wrote:
mike <me@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:
I have little experience in expanding networks. Wondering
whether if I can expand an existing 100Mbps network
comprising of two fast Ethernet switches placed about 60m
apart. What I need to do is connect a couple of workstations
residing in another building which is about 90m from one of
the existing switches. Is it possible to run a cat6 from the
switch to the new building and install another switch there?

Sure, this will work for a while until you get a nearby
lighting strike. Then one or more stiches & possibly NICs
will get fried.

The correct way to do interbuilding is with fiber.

Quite

You just need .

But as its "just a couple of pc's" you might find a wireless bridge
cheaper than
having to get fiber pulled - esp if you don't own the land between.



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