On Thu, 25 Nov 1999, Andrei D. Caraman wrote: >> I have 2 computers away 1 Km from each other and one PL (dedicated >> telephony line between them) that I can use. What software and hardware I >> need >> to connect the 2 computers using the PL? > >Well, what bandwidth would you need on that line? > >You could use one of the following > > - USR/3COM Courier modems for 33.6 kbps > - RAD SRM-31A for 128 kbps > - RAD ASM-31 for 256 kbps > >Note that the first two use standard V24 interfaces. ASM-31 has an optional >ethernet bridge interface, which I would recommend if you're planning to use >it on a Linux box. > >I have seen these work. There are many more options for the hardware.
WaveLAN (radio Ethernet over unrestricted frequencies) can apparently get 1Mb/s over distances greater than 1Km. No need to pay the telco either... -- Electronic information tampers with your soul.
