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I'm sorry, to clarify Bldg1 == Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry it should be as you pointed out - Building #1 ==> Building #2 ==> Building #3. Thank you for all your expertise and advice! It has been invaluable. We will end up with a powerful and flexible system thanks to the help I...

Thank you for that info. From what I understand, I need three runs to enable redundancy. If I use 6 strand wire, can I use a connector in the center location to connect the wires from Bldg3 to Bldg1, and in that way only run 2 wires? Will I lose a lot of speed if I use a connector instead of one...

OK thank you for all your help!

Thank you very much for all of this info. It is extremely helpful. Fiber optic is totally new to me, but as I am learning the best all round long term solution. I purchased the 3702 on Ebay for a great price. Which is faster single mode or multimode OM4?

Thank you, that's very helpful to know!

I'm waiting for a relative to set up the 3 Cisco switches. Can I add the Cisco 3702i wireless access point networked to these switches? Do I need a wireless controller or will these switches work as the controller. Thanks for all your help. I'm learning every day!

Yes from Ebay -used.

OK, I'll take a look and make sure the cable and transceiver are compatible. Thanks for the help. It's been invaluable!

Also, I will run conduit between the buildings and the rest of the cables will be in the drop ceiling. Thanks

Thanks for the info! The total length of the longer runs will be about 120 meters, and 80 meters. Which fiber would you recommend?

Thank you. I will use fiber between the buildings for uplink. I also purchased the 10G module. These switches are full of power and features. Looking forward to getting them setup.

To update, I went with three of the Cisco WS-C3560X-48PF-L 48 Port Switches. Price was $95 each w/1G SFP module and 1 year warranty. I also ordered the 10G SFP module for use on the building with the longest run. And I found a relative who could program/setup the switches. I will let you know...

Thanks for the advice. I'll do that.

Sorry for the slow response. I will get one switch for each building and plan to run fiber cable with SFP port. I've run cat5/6 but never fiber. I was going to fun the fiber in conduit between the buildings, then in the drop ceilings inside. Anything a novice should know about running fiber? I...

Thank you so much for your help! I will look into that. I have no experience with Cisco. I used to build databases with languages that are outdated now.