[Fourlanders] Ethernet Switches

[Rogers, Ron]

Do we want to use multiple switches that would still create a "sub net"
to the second trailer. 

Our do we want to "beef" up the network to be a bit more robust (for
about the same money) like using a 5 or 6 port router with the server PC
and keep everything on the same primary network. 

That would only require dropping separate cable runs to the additional
stations in the second trailer. The spec for 10/100 baseT networks
allows individual Ethernet runs up to 100 meters.


Ron 
WW8RR


-----Original Message-----
From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 8:57 PM
To: 'Fourlanders Contest Group'
Subject: [Fourlanders] Ethernet Switches

Several of us who were at K5AND's place this past weekend discussed some
ideas on improving our computer networking on the mountain.  One idea
that was suggested involved using ethernet switches instead of hubs like
we are doing now.  I was looking at a microcenter flyer tonight and they
have linksys ethernet (10/100) switches on sale for $15.  I will be glad
to buy two and donate them to the cause so we can try them out.  I just
wanted to verify that we will need two (one for each trailer).  Thanks.

73
Jim, W4KXY


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