RG58 cable limit

[tarantula]

im connecting two hubs into 2 different places,
and im going to use an RG58 coaxial cable, but
the problem is the two hubs are separated at about
250 meters, would there be any problem if ever
i will push through using RG58 cable even if it exceeded the maximum length of 185meters, and
im using the coaxial cable because the two hubs
are not capable of using a fiber optic.

and is it possible to use a repeater or something?
and can you give me some url's on what repeater
can i use

thanks in advance

 

[daronwilson]

Well I have never tried it, but there are products. Consider the Allied Telesyn Model 47074 which goes in the middle of two segments, apparently allowing 185 meters on each side. They retail for around $250. I honestly do not know how well this will work, but they claim it can meet your needs. Good luck!

It is only my opinion, based on my experience and education...I am always willing to learn, educate me!
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
daron.wilson@lhmorris.com

 

[wires]

Thinnet (10Base2) is an older technology and I was suprised to find a repeater in current production:

http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?productid=2989&affid=2163&adid=2163

Personally I would hate to spend $200+ on essentially obsolete technology so I would look to that great tech dumping ground, eBay. You should be able to get a nice unit for less than $20. Here are two examples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2029183757

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2029441784

or

Build a bridge using an old PC with two NIC's and

http://www.freesco.org

or

Use some fiber media converters. They come in all flavors AUI->fiber BNC->fiber RJ45->fiber.

 

[kcottrcdd]

I would give the 250 meter link a try without repeaters. It will probably work without any considerable increase in collisions. If it does not work to your satisfaction you can cut the cable and add a repeater in the middle of the run. Make sure both ends of the RG58 cable are terminated properly.

Of course, if you have any concerns of running faster than 10MB - You should look at instakking fiber and a couple of fiber transceivers.

 

[tarantula]

thanks for the replies, i'll gonna try the 250 meters
and if that doesnt work, ill gonna buy the repeaters
that been suggested by wires.

thanks guys

 

[Guest_imported]

If you're going for RG58 coaxial cable, make sure you get good quality cable. Cheap cable is more likely to attenuate the signal to unacceptable levels which could result in intermittent or failed network operation.


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