> I'm setting up a lan and that's not a problem. The problem is another
> computer that is in a different building about 250 meters away.
>
> We would like this computer to be on the ethernet lan, but I think it's too
> far away for UTP. Can you setup 2 modems directly connect with a standard
> phone line? ie: not going through the telephone system.
Look in to 10baseFX and 100baseFX. These are the standard fiber optic
protocols for extending ethernet across long distances. Be prepared,
fiber devices and fiber itself costs a lot more than copper.
Alternatively, I highly recommend "Tux boxes" by "Tut Systems":
http://www.tutsys.com/xl_family_overview.htm
Greg
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