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Date:      Thu, 27 Apr 1995 23:17:07 -0400 (EDT)
From:      "Rashid Karimov." <rashid@haven.ios.com>
To:        mcw@hpato.aus.hp.com (M C Wong)
Cc:        freebsd-questions@freefall.cdrom.com
Subject:   Re: Ethernet --> Microwave/Satellite connection
Message-ID:  <199504280317.XAA25549@haven.ios.com>
In-Reply-To: <199504272355.AA124906940@relay.hp.com> from "M C Wong" at Apr 28, 95 09:55:34 am

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		Hi ,

>    Just wonder what are the cheapest equipments are needed for linking
> 2 LANs via microwave/satellite. Does it require any special software
> on FreeBSD part even though I am not directly using FreeBSD box as such
> a microwave/satellite station, 8-)).

	Most probably you'll want to terminate the links on
	the routers ( CISCO/Wellfleet/whatever) which will
	be able to deal with T1 speed range ( 1Mbps and higher).
	Unless you find some V35 plug'n'play card for PC
	which is supported by FreeBSD.

	Try to find the equipment which is certified and
	does not require the permissiom to install/use ( some
	manufacters bought/registered freq. ranges
	country-wide , so the customers doesn't have to deal
	with licensing and stuff ).


	Do not use sattelites, unless you have no choices - 
	the delay is huge ( at least 2x30.000Km ) - interactive
	stuff will be slow.
> 
>    What other alternative do I have with wire-less connection using
> FreeBSD box ?

	The FreeBSD itself has almost nothing to do with 
	this particular physical level I would say , 
	and support of proprietory HW is not the
	best side of FreeBSD ...


	rashid



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