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Re: 2 computers away 1 Km and one PL



On Thu, 25 Nov 1999, Andrei D. Caraman wrote:
>> 	I have 2 computers away 1 Km from each other and one PL (dedicated
>> telephony line between them) that I can use. What software and hardware I need
>> to connect the 2 computers using the PL?
>
>Well, what bandwidth would you need on that line?
>
>You could use one of the following
>
>	- USR/3COM Courier modems for 33.6 kbps
>	- RAD SRM-31A		  for 128 kbps
>	- RAD ASM-31		  for 256 kbps
>
>Note that the first two use standard V24 interfaces.  ASM-31 has an optional
>ethernet bridge interface, which I would recommend if you're planning to use
>it on a Linux box.
>
>I have seen these work.  There are many more options for the hardware.

WaveLAN (radio Ethernet over unrestricted frequencies) can apparently get
1Mb/s over distances greater than 1Km.  No need to pay the telco either...

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