Could you just split the cable ... although you'd only be able to use Fast
Ethernet over it. It's not recommended, but it should work assuming the 2
buildings share a common earth.

You can buy "Cable Economisers" from the likes of CPC in the UK.

Kevin

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Bagnall [mailto:m0n0wall at minotaur dot cc] 
Sent: 30 March 2005 15:22
To: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Subject: [m0n0wall] Low-cost VLANing

I know this isn't strictly on-topic for the list, but since there are so
many knowledgeable networking folks on the list, it seemed the sensible
place to ask.

Has anyone found any cost-effective VLAN-capable switches? Everything I've
seen is hideously expensive (£300+), and even more expensive than that if
you want gigabit. I'm trying to find a cost effective method of VLANing a
single cat5e link between two buildings. Adding extra cables isn't feasible
- there's a pavement over the top.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Chris
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