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How To Setup Local Area Network Using Fiber Optic

The document provides a list of recommended networking equipment, including various Mikrotik routers and switches, along with transceiver options for different setups. It outlines example configurations for a 1G BiDi setup and a 10G gaming shed setup, detailing the necessary components and estimated costs. The document encourages users to explore regional distributors for purchasing equipment.

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How To Setup Local Area Network Using Fiber Optic

The document provides a list of recommended networking equipment, including various Mikrotik routers and switches, along with transceiver options for different setups. It outlines example configurations for a 1G BiDi setup and a 10G gaming shed setup, detailing the necessary components and estimated costs. The document encourages users to explore regional distributors for purchasing equipment.

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equipment, so that’s what I’ve listed here.

Feel free to shop around as well,


there are a lot of good regional distributors for this (i.e. Baltic Netoworks in the
US, Getic in the EU) depending on your location.

 Mikrotik RB260GS (1G capable) - 5 Copper, 1 SFP port


 Mikrotik RB260GSP (1G capable) - Same as above, but with passive PoE
out (if you don’t know about passive PoE, be warned).
 Mikrotik hEX S Ethernet Router (1G capable) - Same ports as RB260,
but a full router
 Mikrotik hAP AC WiFi Router (1G capable) - Same as above, but with
WiFi as well. You can also use it as a WiFi access point + switch, using
the router you already have.
 Mikrotik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (10G SFP+ capable) - The big 24 PoE + 4
SFP+ port switch that I use in my house

Transceivers
OM3 Multimode (Duplex)

Choose the same transceiver for both ends.

 Basic 1G SFP from FS.com


 Basic 1G SFP from Amazon
 10G SFP+ from FS.com
 10G SFP+ from Amazon
OS2 Singlemode (Duplex)

Choose the same transceiver for both ends.

 Basic 1G SFP from FS.com


 Basic 1G SFP from Amazon
 10G SFP+ from FS.com
 10G SFP+ 2km from FS.com
 10G SFP+ from Amazon
OS3 Singlemode (Simplex / BiDi)

Choose a MATCHED PAIR here, with opposite transmit/receive wavelengths on


each end

 Basic 1G SFP SIDE A


 Basic 1G SFP SIDE B
 10G SFP+ SIDE A
 10G SFP+ SIDE B

Example Setup Lists


These are some example setups I’ve setup for you to use to think about what
you need for your project.

1G Cheap BiDi Setup

This is a simple gigabit BiDi setup that can be used to run Ethernet long
distances, to outbuildings, etc. with a simple media converter to connect to your
existing network and a switch at the far end.

 Fiber (Indoors / In Conduit) - I recommend the 3mm jacket for increased


robustness
 Fiber (Outdoors / Direct Burial) - Fiber Count = Simplex, Connectors =
LC UPC Simplex
 Basic 1G SFP SIDE A
 Basic 1G SFP SIDE B
 Media Converter for one side
 Mikrotik Switch for other side Total Cost is around $100 for indoor fiber
or $200 for outdoor fiber, depending on the length.

My 10G Gaming Shed Setup

This is the setup I actually used in the video.

 Fiber (Indoors / In Conduit)


 Transceivers (2x)
 Intel X520-DA1/DA2
 Mikrotik CRS328-24P-4S+RM

Since I already had the switch, I actually spent $98 on the rest of the parts, but
the switch is an additional $489 at list price (obviously it can do a whole lot
more than just this one run though).

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