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From: ANDQC@cunyvm.bitnet (Andrew A. Beveridge)
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Subject: Infra-Red and Lan Bridges
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Date: 10 Nov 90 00:39:28 GMT
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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.


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