Is there a maximum length for ethernet cables

Jon Boy · 10-16-2007, 09:09 PM

I have already cut it to around 5 m and yes I have a crimping tool. I have made the cable and am using it already. Just wanted to know whether it was too long and slowing my download speed etc etc.

As for extra length I don't need it as in comparison to a 100m cable it is very short and I do have an extra 2 ft anyway.

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Originally Posted by [-OMEGA-]

So you are going to cut the cable so it's only 5-7m correct?

Correct

Thanks for the help people.

Jon

[-0MEGA-] · 10-16-2007, 09:11 PM

I was asking because i'm sure some "noobs" may just coil up the 1000ft cable so it only takes up one foot of space, and think that will fix the problem.

**Shady** · 10-16-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

I was asking because i'm sure some "noobs" may just coil up the 1000ft cable so it only takes up one foot of space, and think that will fix the problem.

That's funny, You made me laugh.

Jon Boy · 10-17-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

I was asking because i'm sure some "noobs" may just coil up the 1000ft cable so it only takes up one foot of space, and think that will fix the problem.

HAHAHAHAHAHA that made me laugh too, no I'm not that stupid lol. If I made that mistake there is no way in hell I could stick the connecting bits on the end

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elitehacker · 10-17-2007, 03:30 PM

You can get a crimping tool very cheaply off ebay. I have tried 50 metres before and there was no problems.

Jon Boy · 10-18-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by elitehacker

You can get a crimping tool very cheaply off ebay. I have tried 50 metres before and there was no problems.

I already have a crimping tool, I stole it from work

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elitehacker Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 2,413	You can get a crimping tool very cheaply off ebay. I have tried 50 metres before and there was no problems.