As far as I know, which isn't very far =), you just need a switch with a fiber module in it or possibly a fiber transciver so you can hook it up to the network. A guy I work with is a fiber jedi, I'll ask him if I see him today, but I think I am right.
Jason Dustin Puryear wrote: > Anyone worked with fiber before? I've never worked with it before, so > I'm pretty unfamiliar with the equipment needed. I have a client that > has a fiber run between two offices located pretty near each other (they > are on the same property). The cable company just ran a fiber optic > line, that's it. So now he needs to buy the equipment. > > Don't ask why there is no method to the madness. This is just how they > work. :) > > Anyway, is all fiber the same? What kind of equipment does he need? I > know that the cable company will need to terminate each end of the fiber > somehow. Next, I suppose we need some type of CSU/DSU on each end? What > lights up the fiber? > > Basically, what kind of equipment is needed? Personal experience, links, > articles, or whatever are appreciated. > > Regards, Dustin > > --- > Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Puryear Information Technology > Windows, UNIX, and IT Consulting > http://www.puryear-it.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > [email protected] > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net >
