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WiMAX's slow rollout may be technical
There have been all sorts of possible explanations as to why WiMAX is not readily available. Most refer to business plans and political issues. Some recent news may very well point to the real reason for the slow rollout. Quite simply, providers are having problems trying to get "big enough...
Tags: Bandwidth, Microwave, T3, Sprint Communications, Cell, Fiber, WiMAX, Network Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Michael Kassner
Blog posts 2008-04-04
OMSTPB - Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) Basic Training v8.0
View Available Dates and LocationsIn this intense course, you'll get the skills necessary to deploy a Multiservice Transport Platform MSTP network, including fiber-cleaning techniques, fiber test requirements, and node turn-up. Learn to deploy different dense wavelength-division multiplexing DWDM topologies using Cisco Transport Planner CTP to provision...
Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Network, DWDM, Training, Cisco Systems Inc., Fiber, Optical Networking, Networking
Training 2008-01-01
wire run from demarc to router is too long
We have an installation of a T1 whose demarc is located 500' from the router. We are constantly losing the T1 connection. We were told to use a repeater, but I'm wondering what kind of repeater should I get? Does anybody have any recommendations? thanks....Just about anything...
Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, richard.gates@..., demarc, repeater, fiber, router
Discussion threads 2007-10-30
Simulation of next gen MM fiber
Hi The above is my reaserch topic for the Mscdo any one of you have done similar project or have any literature available for referencethanksI
Tags: indikak@..., fiber
Discussion threads 2007-10-09
Email Port Blocked.
We are having this problem with only on section of our network which unfortunately is a workgroup. This section of the network goes from our firewall to a fiber converter to a netgear 16 port unmanaged switch to another fiber conver to linksys 24 port unmanaged switch and from there...
Tags: Network technology, jjergins@..., fiber, fiber converter, POP3, SMTP, Telnet, network, e-mail
Discussion threads 2007-08-23
Bendable optic fiber big boost for broadband proliferation
about time, will increase fibers to the homefor years it has been on par with copper to run fiber to the bee box. However expensive connectors, and connecting processes, and fragile fibre have hampered going from the 'bee box' the last mile into the home.This should really help.Someone railed...
Tags: Network technology, TV & Home Theater, TVs, Dr Dij, broadband, fibre, fiber, bee box, Intel Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-07-25
Bendable optic fiber big boost for broadband proliferation
Corning Inc., a New York-based fiber optic technology company, has made a major breakthrough in designing fiber optic cables that are 100 times more flexible than present day optical fiber cables. Developed in conjunction with Verizon, the technology would highly boost broadband data capacity and would enable copper wire type...
Tags: Fibre, Broadband, Corning Inc., Fiber, Network Technology, Cable, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Networking, Personal Technology, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2007-07-25
Trunking with 7206, 3550 & 2950 Hopefully easy to anwser.
We are taking out a T1 and putting in fiber between sites. need help configuring fiber connection, i am a little new with this so any help will be appreciated. Below is a description of the layout.Router- 7200Switch-3550 fiber switchSwitch-2950The 7200 and 3550 are in one location (DO...
Tags: LANs, Network technology, NETWORKING, nbywater@..., gig, fiber
Discussion threads 2007-07-05
Protect your network against fiber hacks
Security in fiberRecently, there are several Tap devices in the market and they are servicing instead of copy ports in traffic monitoring. Many famous company such as NetOptics and ..... have variety of products suit for single mode, Multimode and .... fibers. It is not a new topic to discuss....
Tags: Network technology, network, inetco@..., fiber
Discussion threads 2007-05-14
GBIC configuration on a 3550
I am trying to connect two buildings using fiber. We have in place fiber to copper converters currently. We have GBIC 1000base SX installed in 3550 but no green light. On POST, green light comes, but goes out.Confirmed no shut for interface. When I sho interface...
Tags: Network technology, mbaker@..., fiber
Discussion threads 2007-05-04
Protect your network against fiber hacks
Copper cable has been known as the easily-tapped physical transmission medium for years. Conscientious network and security managers either provided tight physical security for cabling or used fiber as an alternative. Many network managers considered fiber relatively safe due to the perceived challenges associated with tapping into an...
Tags: Security, Physical Security, It Management, Intrusion Detection, data theft, Cable Taps
Blog posts 2007-05-03
10 things you should know about networking two buildings
This article is also available as a PDF download.Connecting the networkingcomponents of two buildings can be a pretty daunting task. Here's a littlepractical advice to help make the process go more smoothly.#1: Wireless may not be the best solutionToo often, when ateam is contemplating how to connect two buildings, someone...
Tags: conduit, fiber, networking, Rick Vanover
Technical articles 2007-02-02
What is the correct fiber cable for a cisco 40C48E-POS-SR-SC?
What is the correct fiber cable for a cisco 40C48E-POS-SR-SC?
Tags: fiber cable, mhall@..., security, it management, project management, hardware, networking, programming, Cisco Systems Inc., cable, fiber
Discussion threads 2007-01-30
Route IP traffic across fiber between buildings
I'm going to connect 2 close buildings with fiber using HP2800-24 layer 3 switches and mini-GBIC fiber adaptors. Originally the offices were miles apart and connected with frame relay. The part I want clarification on is that I want a different IP range in each building. I'm not sure how...
Tags: clabrown@..., fiber, IP, IP Range, layer 3, layer 3 switch, networking, routing, switch
Discussion threads 2007-01-04
Hey AT&T, just park that U-verse DSLAM in my yard
Would you let AT&T park a mini-DSLAM in your yard for an RJ45 hookup?There's a big fight over the new "U-verse" hybrid fiber/copper very high speed DSL service over public right-of-ways. I don't know what all all the fuss is about and I'd let AT&T
Tags: Broadband Internet, george_ou@..., yard, U-verse DSLAM, AT&T Park, AT&T Corp.
Discussion threads 2006-12-20
Scale up to the ultimate infrastructure with 10GB Ethernet
New cable - on target todayReplacing existing cable or using higher rating cable for expansion may be a bit expensive compared to using typical 10/100 cable - a wise decision maker will look beyond the short-term cost.Existing electronics will o
Tags: business contingency, pandemic, continuity, emergency, networking, hardware, project management, linux, it management, windows, security, career, chasster, fiber, cable, optical fiber
Discussion threads 2006-11-27
Ghosting (v8) with fiber nics
Greetings,I have been trying to create a standalone Ghost network. I scraped up a Cisco 2900XL 100BaseFL ports a Ghsot server and my Ghost client.My server has a 3COM3C905B-FX, no problems there.Client has a RTL8129 Chipset Fiber NIC. Created a Ghost boot floppy with static IP. The...
Tags: fiber, Ghost, njaneardude, server, software
Q&A 2006-09-20
Ghosting (v8) with fiber nics
Greetings,I have been trying to create a standalone Ghost network. I scraped up a Cisco 2900XL 100BaseFL ports a Ghsot server and my Ghost client.My server has a 3COM3C905B-FX, no problems there.Client has a RTL8129 Chipset Fiber NIC. Created a Ghost boot floppy with static IP. The...
Tags: fiber, Ghost, njaneardude, software
Q&A 2006-09-20
Fiber Network
Hey,Im looking for some hardware for a network to support 800 clients... The building the network is designed for is very large and therfore no matter where i place a central server room, CAT 5 will not be able to reach... I was thinking of using fiber... However I have...
Tags: fiber, sn.nightwolf@..., networking, network
Q&A 2006-06-12
HDTV--the clincher in war between cable and phone?
Comment on the clincher - What about FTTH?Cable, phone and wireless including satellite, have severe bandwidth limitations. FTTH has leaped over cable in areas of the world where cable did not gain popularity such as Europe and Asia. The clincher is the large commercial or municipal entity willing...
Tags: clincher, cable, hdtv, ftth, Tom R., networking, fiber, telephone, wireless
Discussion threads 2006-06-13


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