Re: Using the Sewer Vent for Cable or Cat5e Run?

[Marc_F_Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 16:29:07 -0600, sylvan butler
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>On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:48:48 -0400, Bill Kearney <wkearney99@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>>> I'm contemplating GigE.  Like you, all I need is a switch.  When I see
>>> a deal I can't refuse, I'll jump.  The rest of the infrastructure is
>>> ready.
>>
>> Well, a switch alone won't help you.  It doesn't do you any good to have a
>> bunch of gigE workstations if you only have a single gigE link into the
>
>Bill, this is my HOME.  The network is usually under 10% utilization.
>But when I want to move a big file, it takes too long.  A gE switch WILL
>help, because there will only be significant traffic between two systems.
>
>> server.  It's often cheaper and equally effective to continue using
>> 100BaseT/Full Duplex on the workstations and multiple connections into the
>> servers using 100BaseT or gigE.
>
>Gee, sounds like someone forgot "alt.home.repair" and
>"comp.home.automation" is mostly about HOME...  I do have two
>fileservers on my home network, but I suspect that puts me into a
>distinct minority.  :)
>
>sdb

Sylvan,

I installed fiber hubs in basement and 2nd floor because of repeated
lightning damage to 100baseT and RS-xxx systems with the welcome side-effect
of gigabit transfer rates. If you can/want to physically run fiber, check out
eBay.

Search " NETGEAR FS518"  These have 2 gigabit fiber + 16 100BT, sell for
about $30 and are OK but have noisy small diameter fans and do increase
overall UPS power needs. There's a bunch up for sale now.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/NETGEAR-FS518_W0QQcatrefZC5QQfbdZ1QQfc
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I got a couple of these and also two four-port D-Link DGS-3204 gigabit fiber
managed hubs for a bit more. There are couple up for sale now. I may put one
of mine in my upcoming 'porch sale'. Same caveat about noise and power
consumption. Otherwise also flawless in my experience.

HTH ... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
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