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| 1152353 | 2010-11-12 22:43:00 | I have my router upstairs and PC downstairs and dont plan on using WiFi What is the maximum Ethernet Cable I can run from Router to PC before experiencing Signal loss ? I guess it is going to be one of those red Cat 5 or 6 cable. I dont if either will make difference |
learning (5137) | ||
| 1152354 | 2010-11-12 22:45:00 | The most you should do in a single length is about 100m any more and you will need to have two connected by a switch (or like device) | nedkelly (9059) | ||
| 1152355 | 2010-11-12 22:48:00 | The most you should do in a single length is about 100m any more and you will need to have two connected by a switch (or like device) Sweet..Thanks :clap I think mine will be around 30m max |
learning (5137) | ||
| 1152356 | 2010-11-12 22:50:00 | that should be ok. I have seen a 100m cable and wow was it in a mess. | nedkelly (9059) | ||
| 1152357 | 2010-11-13 01:08:00 | I'm using a 15m $15 Trademe special. runs sweet. | PPp (9511) | ||
| 1152358 | 2010-11-13 01:09:00 | The choice of cat 5 or cat 6 is relevant. Cat6 is dearer, but likely to serve you a bit better. Whatever you choose, be prepared for the possibility of dumping it once power over ethernet takes hold among the gadget makers. I think it was wikipedia with a good write-up about the cables |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1152359 | 2010-11-13 01:30:00 | The choice of cat 5 or cat 6 is relevant. Cat6 is dearer, but likely to serve you a bit better. If you don't want gigabit ethernet then there is really no need for cat 6. |
pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 1152360 | 2010-11-13 01:36:00 | If you don't want gigabit ethernet then there is really no need for cat 6. x2, but if you want Gigabit connection than you will have to make sure that your router and PC support Gigabit connection. |
ronyville (10611) | ||
| 1152361 | 2010-11-13 01:37:00 | Or just buy a GB switch, if you dont have a GB router (which is what I've done) | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1152362 | 2010-11-13 19:01:00 | Cat5e can run at gigabit speeds as well. | CYaBro (73) | ||
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