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Re: Network help.



Studnitzky Boaz <s3176015@techst02.technion.ac.il> wrote:
> 
> Hi, all linuxers in IL.
> 
> I want to connect several linux boxes together, (using a network, that is).
> Some of the linux boxes are in the next building, (about 20 meters away).
> 
> Does anyone know of a reliable CHEAP network card, available in israel?
We're using WD8013 and SMC Ultra cards. I think the last should cost now about
$120. No problems except NFS with buffers > 1K, which is not stable, but
probably it is because of cable or some other soft/hard ware.  
> Is there a problem with the distance (the longest segment would be 40m)?
AFAIK, there is no restrictions on maximum segment length - only on summary
cable length which is 500m in the case of SMC ULtra. There IS restriction
on MINIMAL segment length - 1.5m for this card; for cheaper NE2000 this
parameter is 3m and total length limited by 300m.
> Are there any wire-less cards available, so that I don't have to stretch
> cables between buildings?
Never heard about; if such do exist, it won't be CHEAP - sure.
> And finaly, What kind of software would I need to connect to WFWG?
Samba. It allows WFW to use disk space and printers attached to a linux box.
We are using it;it's free.
> 
> Thanks,
>   Boaz Studnitzky
>   s3176015@t2.technion.ac.il
>  
	Evgeny.


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