[NTLUG:Discuss] Switch Question

[Ralph Green, Jr]

Howdy,

On Thu, 2004-11-11 at 22:45, Kipton Moravec wrote:

> I remember reading here not too far back that it was a bad idea to connect 
> switches to switches.  But I do not remember the details.
> 
  This should work fine.  The only likely problem is if the lines are
too long.  I don't remember the limit, but I think it was 100 feet
without a repeater.  Someone will correct this, I expect.

> To make it more interesting, they also own another building across the 
> parking lot.  How do you connect the two buildings together? They have not 
> ... Any ideas?
  How isolated are you from the rest of the world.  If you are somewhat
isolated and don't have high traffic requirement, you might get by with
2 802.11 bridges.  If nothing else, that might be a good way to show it
can be done.  It sounds like digging a small ditch and laying cable
might be in order.  Lay it around the parking lot, if practical and
avoid digging up concrete.  If you have the budget, there are reliable,
but expensive approaches using lasers or microwave transmitters.  It
sounds interesting.
Have fun,
Ralph