We recently switched from a DSL Internet line with 384Kbs
maximum download to a cable Internet line with a maximum
of 4 Mbs. Not seeing anywhere near 4 Mbps, the next step
was to try individual lines hooked directly to the cable modem.

The workstation closest to the computer room was getting
consistent tests of 4 Mbps whereas the PC furthest away
was struggling at 1.3 Mbps. So the obvious solution is some
way to boost the signal to those furthest away.

This is a fast Ethernet peer-to-peer network (supposedly ... the
indicators on the switches and hubs all say that 100 Mbs is
active, anyway). One thing I could do is install a switch part ways
out to the other half of the building and have all the lines connect
there to boost the signal? Will that work? I've also heard of
repeaters to boost the signal.

I thank you for your assistance in advance.

Tom Hula
Victor S. Barnes Company

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