Re: Best way to replace DSL with point-point wirless?

On Fri, 04 Jul 2008, in the Usenet newsgroup comp.os.linux.networking, in
article <atqdnaG_DLZSLPDVnZ2dnUVZ_uadnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxx>, Kadin2048 wrote:

I'd just encourage you to keep an open mind about the wired route and
see if there isn't some way to make it work. Often you can get Cat5
almost anywhere, if you're willing to take various unconventional
routes.

Generally true - but one individual in another newsgroup mentioned the
problems he had installing a network in a concrete bunker (in Israel),
where drilling holes was next to impossible (meter/40 inch thick
reinforced concrete walls), which also made using wireless nearly
impossible, power lines were limited, etc. But other than that, it's
often possible to get wiring in to most places.

I've had good luck in several places I've lived, running wiring inside
the forced-air ductwork. It provides an easy way of getting from one
floor to another, and is big enough so that feeding a fish tape and
actually pulling the cable is easy. (Easier than actual condit,
really.) Non-destructive too, which is a plus if you're not allowed
to drill holes.

Be sure to be using plenum rated cable - the jacket material on many
cables produces toxic smoke/gases when burning. Yes, you are not
planning to burn the house, but why make life more risky?

Following water pipes is also good, although if you're near
uninsulated (copper) hot water, you may need to get industrial
high-heat cabling.

There are plenty of plenum rated cables with adequate temperature
ratings.

Belden has a product that's good up to 160C I believe, which is
hotter than most domestic hot water gets.

One would hope your hot water isn't that warm, as that's well above
the point where you have high pressure steam in the lines - remember
water boils at 100C at sea-level. Domestic hot water is usually 140F
60C, and the warning labels on the hot water heaters (and the so-called
instruction books that come with the heater) recommend setting the
temperatures much lower - like a chilly 120F/49C. Most plenum rated
cables are rated to at least 75C (167F) and should be adequate for
most cases.

Old guy
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