[ale] Fiber optic ethernet

[gcs8]

no one seems to hate theses,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156005,
Multi-Mode fiber optic cable 50/62.5, up to 2 Km.


On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:05 AM, William Bagwell <rb211 at tds.net> wrote:

>
> Have long wanted to extend my LAN to my workshop and it has never came
> close
> to being a priority. Long story short - it is now. About 400 feet so well
> into the at least *one* repeater range for CAT 5 or 6. Lightning magnet,
> interference from over head power lines and or the extension cord to power
> the repeater might necessitate another repeater...
>
> Googling a bit I see fiber ethernet converters starting at $50 and 500'
> pre-terminated cables for about $200. Is it really possible to run fiber
> optic for about $300? (Plus conduit which would be needed for whatever.)
>
> Don't need speed so even the slowest should be plenty fast. Multimode seems
> to be the cheapest but even it has too many choices. 50/125 or 62.5/125?
> Both seem to be offered with various terminations and combinations and I
> have no idea which one to concentrate on researching. The round 'ST'
> connectors look like they would fit through smaller (cheaper) conduit? Be
> nice to have them on at least one end.
>
> If anyone has been down this road the past few years please share some
> details.
> --
> William
>
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