cat5

i am having few questions.. and i am looking for some answers 1. where fiber-optic cables are normally used? can we use them in LAN environments? 2. what are the challenges a user or company will face when upgrading network from CAT5e or CAT6 to fiber optic? 3. if yes.. how a user would...

my friend & I want to connect our PCs over the LAN...... we both have 10/100mbps lan card....... but the distance with CAT5 cable is 20m or 25m...... should we go for it or is it too long for a CAT5 option.......... any cheap option that we can use.........

hey Techiez! please help!! see i want to setup a home network for sharing internet connection, and resources. Machine1 -> P4 1.8Ghz, 256mb DDR, intel865gv chipset motherboard and 2 lan cards. On WINXP PRO Machine2 -> P2 650Mhz, 128 + 32 mb SDRAM, Lan Card. On WIN 98SE I have a...