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What brand of router to buyI'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a Toshiba
cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired router and tie them all together to transfer files back and forth and share the Internet connection. I'm not going wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the one in the barn. Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I didn't bid on one. Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and brands/models to stay away from? Thanks, Snyde One thing I forgot, I also want to share 2 printers,(1 if I can't share 2).
A second thing, I very new to networks, but have been into computers for almost 20yrs. so I'm not exactly a newbie. I just want to make sure I get a good reliable, easy to set up router. Thanks again, Snyde Show quoteHide quote "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a > Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and > networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to add > a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired router > and tie them all together to transfer files back and forth and share the > Internet connection. I'm not going wireless because the barn has a metal > roof, and metal backed insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the > house and the one in the barn. > Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 > computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast > BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe people > were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I didn't > bid on one. > Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and brands/models > to stay away from? > > Thanks, > Snyde > > snydley wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > One thing I forgot, I also want to share 2 printers,(1 if I can't share 2). I've had good experience with Linksys products, but they do change, > A second thing, I very new to networks, but have been into computers for > almost 20yrs. so I'm not exactly a newbie. I just want to make sure I get a > good reliable, easy to set up router. > Thanks again, > Snyde > > "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message > news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a >> Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and >> networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to add >> a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired router >> and tie them all together to transfer files back and forth and share the >> Internet connection. I'm not going wireless because the barn has a metal >> roof, and metal backed insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the >> house and the one in the barn. >> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast >> BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe people >> were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I didn't >> bid on one. >> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and brands/models >> to stay away from? >> >> Thanks, >> Snyde >> >> > > sometimes significantly, from version to version with the same model number. Thus, especially when buying from eBay, it's important to know exactly what you're getting. I don't have any specific info about the BEFSR41, but if you poke around at http://www.linksysinfo.org/portal/index.php you should be able to find the info you need. There is a forum there specifically for BEFSRxx routers. -- Lem MS MVP -- Networking To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote... You can attach 1 printer to each of 2 computers, and share them as long as > One thing I forgot, I also want to share 2 printers,(1 if I can't share > 2). A second thing, I very new to networks, but have been into computers > for almost 20yrs. so I'm not exactly a newbie. I just want to make sure I > get a good reliable, easy to set up router. the respective "host" computer is turned on. Otherwise, you may have to buy a Print Server as well. They vary greatly, depending on whether you need USB or Parallel connections. People are “unloading” two kind of Routers.
1.. Wired only. 2.. Wireless that is 802.111b (quirky, slow, and less secure than current Wireless). There is very very little demand for Entry Level Wire only Routers, the price differential between a Wire only and Wireless Routes is very small. Buying a Wired only Router and making it Wireless later, means buying an Access Point. Access Points are more expensive than a new Wireless Routers. So most people prefer to buy Wireless Router even if they do not need the Wireless immediately. Currently one of the best deals on the market is this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173 It is stable as the devices mentioned above. However, it is less expensive, and as is, out of the box it has much more flexible Wireless and it can do IP perseveration within DHCP server. As for sharing printers, the best approach is to buy Network ready Printers. The generic printer servers that come with the Entry Level Device are not so general and might not work well beyond simple one way printing. Network Ready printers and All in One units can be found for less then $200. Jack (MVP-Networking). Disclaimer: I have No connection what so ever with any of the Hardware providers or vendors that I mentioned above. Show quoteHide quote "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message news:mwJ6h.2200$6d2.1212@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > One thing I forgot, I also want to share 2 printers,(1 if I can't share > 2). A second thing, I very new to networks, but have been into computers > for almost 20yrs. so I'm not exactly a newbie. I just want to make sure I > get a good reliable, easy to set up router. > Thanks again, > Snyde > > "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message > news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a >> Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and >> networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to add >> a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired router >> and tie them all together to transfer files back and forth and share the >> Internet connection. I'm not going wireless because the barn has a metal >> roof, and metal backed insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in >> the house and the one in the barn. >> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast >> BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe >> people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I >> didn't bid on one. >> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >> brands/models to stay away from? >> >> Thanks, >> Snyde >> >> > > Do I understand that if I buy a wireless router I can just use it as a wired
router if I want to? I have no plans on wireless now, I have too many walls and metal for the signal to go through, but things change. This is my 1st dealings with networks, except for the I.C.S. I was doing with comp. 1 and 2 previously. I don't know the hardware or what I need, that's why I ask. The 2nd computer will be in the same room as the main computer, and she might want to print, as far as the computer in the barn,(comp. #3) goes, I'll get a cheap printer for that one. Will comp. 2 be able to use comp. 1's printer as long as comp. 1 and it's printer are on? Thanks, Snyde Show quoteHide quote "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <J***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message news:uK8%23HZPCHHA.3396@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > People are "unloading" two kind of Routers. > > 1.. Wired only. > 2.. Wireless that is 802.111b (quirky, slow, and less secure than current > Wireless). > There is very very little demand for Entry Level Wire only Routers, the > price differential between a Wire only and Wireless Routes is very small. > Buying a Wired only Router and making it Wireless later, means buying an > Access Point. Access Points are more expensive than a new Wireless > Routers. So most people prefer to buy Wireless Router even if they do not > need the Wireless immediately. > > Currently one of the best deals on the market is this, > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173 > > It is stable as the devices mentioned above. However, it is less > expensive, and as is, out of the box it has much more flexible Wireless > and it can do IP perseveration within DHCP server. > > As for sharing printers, the best approach is to buy Network ready > Printers. > > The generic printer servers that come with the Entry Level Device are not > so general and might not work well beyond simple one way printing. > > Network Ready printers and All in One units can be found for less then > $200. > > Jack (MVP-Networking). > > Disclaimer: I have No connection what so ever with any of the Hardware > providers or vendors that I mentioned above. > > > > "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message > news:mwJ6h.2200$6d2.1212@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >> One thing I forgot, I also want to share 2 printers,(1 if I can't share >> 2). A second thing, I very new to networks, but have been into computers >> for almost 20yrs. so I'm not exactly a newbie. I just want to make sure I >> get a good reliable, easy to set up router. >> Thanks again, >> Snyde >> >> "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message >> news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >>> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a >>> Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and >>> networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to >>> add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired >>> router and tie them all together to transfer files back and forth and >>> share the Internet connection. I'm not going wireless because the barn >>> has a metal roof, and metal backed insulation, and a lot of walls >>> between the 2 in the house and the one in the barn. >>> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >>> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast >>> BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe >>> people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I >>> didn't bid on one. >>> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >>> brands/models to stay away from? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Snyde >>> >>> >> >> > > Hi
Wireless Cable/DSL Router have 4 ports for wire computers (that can be extended for many more computer with simple switch), the Wireless part can accommodate many more computers too. As long as the computers are On you can share all the printers with all network computers. Usually that is the way it should look, http://www.ezlan.net/router.jpg This page has a collection of links to instructions concerning setting and Sharing, http://www.ezlan.net/Installing.html Taking into consideration the distance and the size of your environment you can connect the barn to the house with a cable. Make sure that the part of the cable that would go outside is secure and is Not acting as a "Lightning Collector" . Jack (MVP-Networking). Show quoteHide quote "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message news:BWL6h.15732$zB4.60@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > Do I understand that if I buy a wireless router I can just use it as a > wired router if I want to? I have no plans on wireless now, I have too > many walls and metal for the signal to go through, but things change. This > is my 1st dealings with networks, except for the I.C.S. I was doing with > comp. 1 and 2 previously. I don't know the hardware or what I need, that's > why I ask. > The 2nd computer will be in the same room as the main computer, and she > might want to print, as far as the computer in the barn,(comp. #3) goes, > I'll get a cheap printer for that one. Will comp. 2 be able to use comp. > 1's printer as long as comp. 1 and it's printer are on? > Thanks, > Snyde > > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <J***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message > news:uK8%23HZPCHHA.3396@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> People are "unloading" two kind of Routers. >> >> 1.. Wired only. >> 2.. Wireless that is 802.111b (quirky, slow, and less secure than >> current Wireless). >> There is very very little demand for Entry Level Wire only Routers, the >> price differential between a Wire only and Wireless Routes is very small. >> Buying a Wired only Router and making it Wireless later, means buying an >> Access Point. Access Points are more expensive than a new Wireless >> Routers. So most people prefer to buy Wireless Router even if they do not >> need the Wireless immediately. >> >> Currently one of the best deals on the market is this, >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173 >> >> It is stable as the devices mentioned above. However, it is less >> expensive, and as is, out of the box it has much more flexible Wireless >> and it can do IP perseveration within DHCP server. >> >> As for sharing printers, the best approach is to buy Network ready >> Printers. >> >> The generic printer servers that come with the Entry Level Device are not >> so general and might not work well beyond simple one way printing. >> >> Network Ready printers and All in One units can be found for less then >> $200. >> >> Jack (MVP-Networking). >> >> Disclaimer: I have No connection what so ever with any of the Hardware >> providers or vendors that I mentioned above. >> >> >> >> "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message >> news:mwJ6h.2200$6d2.1212@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >>> One thing I forgot, I also want to share 2 printers,(1 if I can't share >>> 2). A second thing, I very new to networks, but have been into computers >>> for almost 20yrs. so I'm not exactly a newbie. I just want to make sure >>> I get a good reliable, easy to set up router. >>> Thanks again, >>> Snyde >>> >>> "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in message >>> news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >>>> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a >>>> Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and >>>> networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to >>>> add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired >>>> router and tie them all together to transfer files back and forth and >>>> share the Internet connection. I'm not going wireless because the barn >>>> has a metal roof, and metal backed insulation, and a lot of walls >>>> between the 2 in the house and the one in the barn. >>>> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >>>> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast >>>> BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe >>>> people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I >>>> didn't bid on one. >>>> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >>>> brands/models to stay away from? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Snyde >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
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"snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote: I have found both Linksys and D-Link routers to be quite reliable, and>I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and a Toshiba >cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers and networking the >2 together with a crossover cable, and have decided to add a 3rd in my pole >barn/garage/music studio. I want to buy a wired router and tie them all >together to transfer files back and forth and share the Internet connection. >I'm not going wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed >insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the one in the >barn. > Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast BEFSR41 >routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe people were >trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I didn't bid on >one. > Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and brands/models >to stay away from? > the prices are very reasonable compared to what they were just a few years ago. A few months ago I purchased a D-Link DI-524 wireless router at my local Staples outlet for $39CDN and it has performed well. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote... The BEFSR41 was actually a good router. However, I suspect a LOT of people > Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 > computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys Etherfast > BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think that maybe people > were trying to "unload" them because they aren't very good, so I didn't > bid on one. (like me) have switched to the WRT54G or WRT54GS to add the wireless capability. If you don't use the wireless part right now, just turn it off. However, it may come in handy some day... Linksys and Netgear are the most popular.
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"snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in I've used a BEFSR41 router for years and never had any problems. I've news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com: > I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and > a Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers > and networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have > decided to add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want > to buy a wired router and tie them all together to transfer files > back and forth and share the Internet connection. I'm not going > wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed > insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the > one in the barn. > Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 > computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys > Etherfast BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think > that maybe people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't > very good, so I didn't bid on one. > Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and > brands/models to stay away from? not had any problems with any of my Linksys products. One thing to watch out for: The maximum run length for a 10/100-Base-T Ethernet connection is 100 meters. I hope your barn is close-by. -- John John Wunderlich wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in If you do have to go over 100m and you don't want to get into fiber > news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com: > >> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and >> a Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers >> and networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have >> decided to add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want >> to buy a wired router and tie them all together to transfer files >> back and forth and share the Internet connection. I'm not going >> wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed >> insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the >> one in the barn. >> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys >> Etherfast BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think >> that maybe people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't >> very good, so I didn't bid on one. >> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >> brands/models to stay away from? > > I've used a BEFSR41 router for years and never had any problems. I've > not had any problems with any of my Linksys products. > > One thing to watch out for: The maximum run length for a 10/100-Base-T > Ethernet connection is 100 meters. I hope your barn is close-by. > > -- John optic cable, you might want to check out http://www.netsys-direct.com/proddetail.php?prod=NV-200EKIT&cat=7 -- Lem MS MVP -- Networking To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer The computer room is in the SW corner room of my house. The barn is approx.
15' north of the north end of my house. I'm gonna mount the Ethernet connector in the middle of the floor on the second floor. My House is 40' long, my barn is 28' wide, so I'm figuring it's 40' + 15' + 10'(height to 2nd floor) + 14' = 74'. I think I'll be ok. (famous last words) :-) Thanks, Snyde Show quoteHide quote "John Wunderlich" <jwunderl***@lycos.com> wrote in message news:Xns987C8678A6776wunderpsdrscraytheon@138.126.254.210... > "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in > news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com: > >> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and >> a Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers >> and networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have >> decided to add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want >> to buy a wired router and tie them all together to transfer files >> back and forth and share the Internet connection. I'm not going >> wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed >> insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the >> one in the barn. >> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys >> Etherfast BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think >> that maybe people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't >> very good, so I didn't bid on one. >> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >> brands/models to stay away from? > > I've used a BEFSR41 router for years and never had any problems. I've > not had any problems with any of my Linksys products. > > One thing to watch out for: The maximum run length for a 10/100-Base-T > Ethernet connection is 100 meters. I hope your barn is close-by. > > -- John
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On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:53:28 GMT, "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> How is power setup between the two buildings? If they are separate structures,wrote: >"John Wunderlich" <jwunderl***@lycos.com> wrote in message >news:Xns987C8678A6776wunderpsdrscraytheon@138.126.254.210... >> "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in >> news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com: >> >>> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and >>> a Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers >>> and networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have >>> decided to add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want >>> to buy a wired router and tie them all together to transfer files >>> back and forth and share the Internet connection. I'm not going >>> wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed >>> insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the >>> one in the barn. >>> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >>> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys >>> Etherfast BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think >>> that maybe people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't >>> very good, so I didn't bid on one. >>> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >>> brands/models to stay away from? >> >> I've used a BEFSR41 router for years and never had any problems. I've >> not had any problems with any of my Linksys products. >> >> One thing to watch out for: The maximum run length for a 10/100-Base-T >> Ethernet connection is 100 meters. I hope your barn is close-by. >> >> -- John >The computer room is in the SW corner room of my house. The barn is approx. >15' north of the north end of my house. I'm gonna mount the Ethernet >connector in the middle of the floor on the second floor. My House is 40' >long, my barn is 28' wide, so I'm figuring it's 40' + 15' + 10'(height to >2nd floor) + 14' = 74'. I think I'll be ok. (famous last words) :-) >Thanks, >Snyde and they're wired to code, they're on separate ground systems. Run copper cable (Ethernet) between 2 ground systems, even if you run it below ground, you'll have problems. Google for "ground differential" if you don't understand this. -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. The barn's electric is run from a 100A breaker from the breaker box in the
house. I hired and electrician to do the work,(didn't attempt it myself), so I believe it'll be ok. Thanks, Snyde. Show quoteHide quote "Chuck" <n***@example.net> wrote in message news:8kanl2pt3ikik6m4tbv791mc5hiafa1gdb@4ax.com... > On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:53:28 GMT, "snydley" > <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> > wrote: > >>"John Wunderlich" <jwunderl***@lycos.com> wrote in message >>news:Xns987C8678A6776wunderpsdrscraytheon@138.126.254.210... >>> "snydley" <snydley2REMOVET***@stny.rr.com> wrote in >>> news:e8J6h.17010$xw1.10342@twister.nyroc.rr.com: >>> >>>> I'm setting up a network in my house and barn with 3 computers and >>>> a Toshiba cable modem,(Roadrunner). I was running just 2 computers >>>> and networking the 2 together with a crossover cable, and have >>>> decided to add a 3rd in my pole barn/garage/music studio. I want >>>> to buy a wired router and tie them all together to transfer files >>>> back and forth and share the Internet connection. I'm not going >>>> wireless because the barn has a metal roof, and metal backed >>>> insulation, and a lot of walls between the 2 in the house and the >>>> one in the barn. >>>> Can anyone suggest a good brand/model router that will work for 3 >>>> computers? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of Linksys >>>> Etherfast BEFSR41 routers for pretty cheap, but that made me think >>>> that maybe people were trying to "unload" them because they aren't >>>> very good, so I didn't bid on one. >>>> Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands/models , and >>>> brands/models to stay away from? >>> >>> I've used a BEFSR41 router for years and never had any problems. I've >>> not had any problems with any of my Linksys products. >>> >>> One thing to watch out for: The maximum run length for a 10/100-Base-T >>> Ethernet connection is 100 meters. I hope your barn is close-by. >>> >>> -- John > >>The computer room is in the SW corner room of my house. The barn is >>approx. >>15' north of the north end of my house. I'm gonna mount the Ethernet >>connector in the middle of the floor on the second floor. My House is 40' >>long, my barn is 28' wide, so I'm figuring it's 40' + 15' + 10'(height to >>2nd floor) + 14' = 74'. I think I'll be ok. (famous last words) :-) >>Thanks, >>Snyde > > How is power setup between the two buildings? If they are separate > structures, > and they're wired to code, they're on separate ground systems. Run copper > cable > (Ethernet) between 2 ground systems, even if you run it below ground, > you'll > have problems. Google for "ground differential" if you don't understand > this. > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. 
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