Is there a maximum length for ethernet cables

Jon Boy · 10-16-2007, 03:15 AM

Hi, I was wondering whats the max length for an Ethernet cable before it needs a booster signal?. Reason I ask is I just "borrowed 1000ft of cheap cable from work and ran a cable from the router to my computer. Just wanted to know if what I am using is too long or well within its capabilities. I'm using about 5 m of cable I guess, its cheap and has only 1 layer of insulation if that makes any difference.

Thanks Jon

chupacabra · 10-16-2007, 03:22 AM

Newegg has up to 100m but they are like 75$

Trizoy · 10-16-2007, 03:23 AM

~300ft

burton_o6 · 10-16-2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Trizoy

~300ft

[-0MEGA-] · 10-16-2007, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trizoy

~300ft

Yup, you can go about 300ft (100m), if you want to go longer then that you should/will need to use a repeater.

Jon Boy · 10-16-2007, 12:13 PM

Well I only need 5 to 7m so I will be fine. Thanks very much.

Jon

**apj101** · 10-16-2007, 12:31 PM

really you dont want to go beyond 90m, for 5-7m youll be fine

[-0MEGA-] · 10-16-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Boy

Well I only need 5 to 7m so I will be fine. Thanks very much.

Jon

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

**Shady** · 10-16-2007, 02:41 PM

Remember while cutting the cable to give yourself 3-4 meters of moving space.

**apj101** · 10-16-2007, 03:25 PM

do you have a crimping tool?

10-16-2007, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jon Boy Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 719	Is there a maximum length for ethernet cables Hi, I was wondering whats the max length for an Ethernet cable before it needs a booster signal?. Reason I ask is I just "borrowed 1000ft of cheap cable from work and ran a cable from the router to my computer. Just wanted to know if what I am using is too long or well within its capabilities. I'm using about 5 m of cable I guess, its cheap and has only 1 layer of insulation if that makes any difference. Thanks Jon __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W G0 Stepping Western Digital Caviar 320GB S300 16MB OCZ 4GB DDR2 800MHz DUAL CHANNEL GeForce 8800GTS 320MB "XT" ED OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP "3D Mark 03 - 31164" -- "3D Mark 05 - 14127" -- "3D Mark 06 - 10393"

10-16-2007, 03:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,677	~300ft __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

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Jon Boy Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 719	Well I only need 5 to 7m so I will be fine. Thanks very much. Jon __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W G0 Stepping Western Digital Caviar 320GB S300 16MB OCZ 4GB DDR2 800MHz DUAL CHANNEL GeForce 8800GTS 320MB "XT" ED OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP "3D Mark 03 - 31164" -- "3D Mark 05 - 14127" -- "3D Mark 06 - 10393"

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