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@mbessey said:For that matter, why use a fiber-optic network for this application rather than a more-durable, slower-speed copper network.Fibre is actually more reliable, when properly protected inside metal conduits and cable trays where some muppet can't snap the cable. Copper is highly susceptible to electrical and magnetic fields, and has issues related to ground potential when moving between buildings. Fibre is effectively immune to everything except physical damage, which is more easily defended against.