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    Network setup question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by pixelot, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    This is a question on behalf of a friend of mine, who's planning to set up a network along these lines (see attached image).

    network_map.jpg

    Basically, just looking for any suggestions/improvements on the logistics of this architecture.

    Thanks. :cool:
     
    pixelot, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Is there a reason the network has to be spit like that? is it for physical location reasons?

    Also, PoE doesnt work as well as i would have hoped. You might want to reconsider that part unless power is an absolute impossibility to that location.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I'm not sure... I'll ask him about his reasoning. Thanks. :)
     
    pixelot, Jan 29, 2009
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    He said the two networks are in different houses, and the NanoStation requires Power over Ethernet. :cool:

    Comments?
     
    pixelot, Jan 30, 2009
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    Is the ISP aware that they're going to be providing service to two separate residences?
     
    Shyster1, Jan 30, 2009
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I have no idea.
     
    pixelot, Jan 30, 2009
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    My guess is the point is to try and cut internet costs in half.

    He might want to try some kind of wireless extender. Not sure if it will really be any better then this, but it would be a bit more conventional.
     
    AuroraAlpha, Jan 30, 2009
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