Firewire Networking Guide
Easy 400Mbps Networks
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Firewire networking takes advantage of a spec called "IP over 1394". This spec Standardizes how to transfer IP packets across a firewire (IEEE 1394) interface - translated: firewire networking! By simply running an inexpensive firewire cable between two computers with modern operating systems and firewire ports, you get a 400Mbps network connection! (IETF RFC 2734).
The Catch
Firewire networking support is very limited in all but the latest operating systems. It is fully supported under Windows XP Home and Pro. Windows ME also has 'some' firewire networking support but don't count on it being reliable. Also remember, native firewire networking is only for IP, not NetBEUI IPX or any other protocol.
Unibrain: These guys make an 'enhanced' firewire networking program that brings firewire networking to Windows 98 and Me reliably. It also brings reliable firewire networking to Mac OS9 and OSX. The unique thing about Unibrain's software is that it does more than IP - it does almost all protocols.
Distance
Maximum distance between nodes is also a problem for firewire. It was never designed for the long haul so the maximum distance of a cable is about 15 feet. Repeaters can be placed between 15 ft cables for a maximum distance of 237 feet.
Increasing Distance
A new way of increasing the distance between your firewire network enabled computers is to replace the copper wire in a firewire cable with something else - fiber. Firewire to Fiber tranceivers are starting to appear on the market that would allow a firewire signal to travel VERY far - like 40km! Right now they are in the $500 range but should come down. An ethernet to fiber tranceiver is only about $120 right now.
Easy 400Mbps Networks
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Firewire networking takes advantage of a spec called "IP over 1394". This spec Standardizes how to transfer IP packets across a firewire (IEEE 1394) interface - translated: firewire networking! By simply running an inexpensive firewire cable between two computers with modern operating systems and firewire ports, you get a 400Mbps network connection! (IETF RFC 2734).
The Catch
Firewire networking support is very limited in all but the latest operating systems. It is fully supported under Windows XP Home and Pro. Windows ME also has 'some' firewire networking support but don't count on it being reliable. Also remember, native firewire networking is only for IP, not NetBEUI IPX or any other protocol.
Unibrain: These guys make an 'enhanced' firewire networking program that brings firewire networking to Windows 98 and Me reliably. It also brings reliable firewire networking to Mac OS9 and OSX. The unique thing about Unibrain's software is that it does more than IP - it does almost all protocols.
Distance
Maximum distance between nodes is also a problem for firewire. It was never designed for the long haul so the maximum distance of a cable is about 15 feet. Repeaters can be placed between 15 ft cables for a maximum distance of 237 feet.
Increasing Distance
A new way of increasing the distance between your firewire network enabled computers is to replace the copper wire in a firewire cable with something else - fiber. Firewire to Fiber tranceivers are starting to appear on the market that would allow a firewire signal to travel VERY far - like 40km! Right now they are in the $500 range but should come down. An ethernet to fiber tranceiver is only about $120 right now.
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