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From: ANDQC@CUNYVM (Andrew A. Beveridge)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Infrared Bridging
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Date: 12 Nov 90 16:35:23 GMT
Organization: City University of New York/ University Computer Center
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We are trying to connect our building to a campus Ethernet, which then goes on
to TCP/IP.  We cannot draw a cable under the street.  (Or if we can it will
take us ten years to find out.)  The computer center is about 1/4  mile
away.  We understand the Infrared is the way to go.

        1) What is the cost of such a set-up, and who would be a good vendor?

        2) Can Infrared simultaneously handle voice (like from a bunch of
           phones for a PBX.

We have priced one set-up out to around 18k.  Plus a spare Laser Gun or
whatever they are?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Please E-mail me
direct, and I will put up a summary.
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                        Andrew A. Beveridge
                        Department of Sociology
                        Queens College and Graduate Center
                        City University of New York
                        209 Kissena Hall
                        Flushing, NY 11367  718-520-7093