i am connecting computers in rooms of 3 floors and am bridging the link to the last floor with another switch but am having problems with the connections from there. if i connect a sort cable to the switch it connects to the internet but i connect another cable of about 40 yards it does not connect to the internet. How do I slove this problem
2006-06-29 04:05:14 · 7 answers · asked by uyialone 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
1. You may have too many switches in series. Some say you can have up to five, but anything over three and you tend to have problems.
2. You may have just too much interference, either because of your environment or the cable is just too long. If you can connect OK with a short cable but not a long one, try using a CAT 6 cable instead of CAT 5e. It's designed for Gig networks, but will work just fine in a 10/100. Since it's better shielded and is better cable, this may be enough to make your project work.
3. Failing that, go fibre.
2006-06-29 04:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There could be any number of reasons behind your connectivity issue.
Cat5e has a maximum distance of around 290ft. A 40yd run, while within the specs, is really cutting things close and requires precise measurement.
Start by familiarizing yourself with the specifications, requirements, limitations and advantages of the hardware.
[Example: Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, distance limitations, interference, crosstalk resistance, etc;]
Basic networking test & repair toolkits can be purchased for less than $200 and can be invaluable in resolving basic connectivity problems.
For a review on the subject visit - "http://www.lanshack.com"
2006-06-29 12:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by rattler243 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another cable. But I would recommend going wireless (possibly the G). It will solve a lot of your connection problems.
2006-06-29 11:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also when connecting from switch to switch with switches than don't have uplink port you must use a crossover cable.
http://www.intel.com/support/network/sb/cs-020673.htm
http://www.littlewhitedog.com/content-8.html
2006-06-29 11:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jon E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a better grade of cable - that's a long run.
It might be a bad cable too. Try replacing it.
2006-06-29 11:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by sheeple_rancher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just check the cble or buy external wireless device (but it would be slow)
2006-06-29 11:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by diehard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a man and deal with it.
2006-06-29 11:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by jrjameson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋