Re: 2 computers away 1 Km and one PL
On Thu, Nov 25, 1999 at 03:17:38PM +0100, Russell Coker wrote:
> 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...
It's better than that now. 8Mb/s is availble with WaveLan, and the 11Mb/s
cards are either out, or will be soon.
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