Is there a maximum length for ethernet cables

[Jon Boy]

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]

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

 

[Trizoy]

~300ft

 

[burton_o6]

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~300ft

 

[Geoff]

~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]

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

Jon

 

[apj101]

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

 

[Geoff]

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]

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

 

[apj101]

do you have a crimping tool?

 

[Jon Boy]

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.

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

Correct

Thanks for the help people.

Jon

 

[Geoff]

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]

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]

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 .

 

[elitehacker]

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

 

[Jon Boy]

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