Internal network ~1000ft

[V-Delta]

Trying to run an internal network without access to the internet just for data transfer. We currently transfer the data wirelessly but the transfer speed seems very slow.

The question I have is would it be more effective to run a fiber-optic cable underground or a cat6 cable? Or is there a wireless transmitter that has a quick enough data transfer speed for my needs?

Thanks for your input.

 

[kanewolf]

You haven't provided any transfer rate requirements. X MB/hr? or XXX Mbit/s ? Clear line of sight between the endpoints? Budget? Surface(s) to be crossed? Grass, Concrete, highway? Any right-of-ways that have to be crossed? All your private property?

 

[V-Delta]

We are currently using airos nanostation loco m900 which has a data transfer capacity of 100mbps over a wireless signal. Currently we are only able to use ~50% of the capacity of the transmitters because of trees and such.

I am not a networking specialist but am wondering if there was a way to boost the speed past this because we are not able to function quick enough with what this network is required for.

I don't know if fiber-optic through the ground is a better option as I heard that you get a lot of data loss once you run over a few hundred feet of cat5.

Sorry for the delayed response as well, I was just trying to get my facts straight. Thanks for your help.

 

[V-Delta]

Also, it is all on our own property and terrain is all grass and not an issue to trench a wire in if required. Budget is not really a big issue we just want to make sure we can function well without the big delay we are seeing now. I don't know if its something to do with my current network, the program that we are using, or the computers that is causing this issue.

 

[kanewolf]

1000 ft on fiber, is still single mode fiber for greater than 100Mbit. You could get that installed and terminated by a local company. It is not a do-it-yourself job to terminate direct burial fiber. The material cost of the fiber is nominal compared to the installation costs. If you install ANY fiber, the delta cost of 2 or 4 pair is insignificant. My guess is that an installer would install a 6 or 12 pair direct burial trunk fiber.
The other option is to look for closer locations to both ends where copper could be used with a clear line of sight between. Towers or masts at the buildings to avoid the vegetation for instance.

 

[V-Delta]

What is the potential transfer speed rate if you install the fiber as you say? Currently we have the computers essentially connected directly to each other and are only able to achieve 100mbps maximum over the wireless network.

If I were to install a 6 or 12 pair direct burial trunk fiber is the potential transfer rate going to be faster?

Thanks

 

[kanewolf]

Gigabit or 10GE would both be possible. As I said, if a trunk fiber is laid, you could have multiple gigabit connections. A media converter or switch would be required at both ends to convert back to copper.