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Establishing a link between two computers using fiber optic technology

Establishing a link between two computers using fiber optic technology

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DogiFuzzi
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02-03-2016, 12:35 AM
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I've been exploring how to link two Windows machines directly using 10Gb fiber. My plan involves using an SFP+ NIC on each computer and a Multimode LC SFP+ module for each. Are there any special steps required so the systems can share files? Just a thought—I don’t need to worry about speed limits or alternative methods.
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DogiFuzzi
02-03-2016, 12:35 AM #1

I've been exploring how to link two Windows machines directly using 10Gb fiber. My plan involves using an SFP+ NIC on each computer and a Multimode LC SFP+ module for each. Are there any special steps required so the systems can share files? Just a thought—I don’t need to worry about speed limits or alternative methods.

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NikkiBubbles
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02-03-2016, 02:04 AM
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Essentially, as long as the operating system identifies the network interface cards, it works smoothly. You might need to configure fixed IP addresses when a DHCP server isn't available. Windows doesn't always behave consistently and can assign standard Class B addresses. If you plan to switch from Windows to Linux, adjusting the MTU could be necessary because SMB performance drops significantly above 1Gbps on Linux systems.
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NikkiBubbles
02-03-2016, 02:04 AM #2

Essentially, as long as the operating system identifies the network interface cards, it works smoothly. You might need to configure fixed IP addresses when a DHCP server isn't available. Windows doesn't always behave consistently and can assign standard Class B addresses. If you plan to switch from Windows to Linux, adjusting the MTU could be necessary because SMB performance drops significantly above 1Gbps on Linux systems.

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xNEWBIEx
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02-04-2016, 10:26 PM
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You could assign a static IP to the /30 or /31 range within their separate subnets. As described before, it should work smoothly and connections should establish properly. Make sure your fiber line is correctly paired at both ends if issues persist.
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xNEWBIEx
02-04-2016, 10:26 PM #3

You could assign a static IP to the /30 or /31 range within their separate subnets. As described before, it should work smoothly and connections should establish properly. Make sure your fiber line is correctly paired at both ends if issues persist.

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TheSiberiaDino
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02-06-2016, 09:20 AM
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Thank you! Your response was appreciated.
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TheSiberiaDino
02-06-2016, 09:20 AM #4

Thank you! Your response was appreciated.

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