2007-05-27 03:08:57 · 4 answers · asked by vishnu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Prior post is correct, 100m/320ft, but if you are running close to fluorescent lights or other power producing items this may weaken the signal due to EMI (unless you are using shielded cable). I would say don't exceed 70m w/o putting a switch in place to extend and boost the signal strength in those type of situations.
2007-05-27 03:17:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recommended maximum distance for a 100 Mbps unshielded twisted pair cable (CAT5e) is 100 meters. This assumes you have no interference from fluorscent lights, electric motors, or other electromagnetic interference. If you have such interference you can run shielded CAT5e but the maximum recommended distance remains 100 meters; without the shielding and with the interference you will find the distance can be a lot shorter and repeaters will not help.
If you use multimode fiber, this distance is 500 meters and singlemode fiber is 1200 meters. Fiber is not subject to eletromagnetic interference.
I presume you wanted to know about CAT5e (standard copper) but you did not specifically state that.
2007-05-27 10:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For cat5 and cat5eyour maximum length is 100 Meters (328) feet. Once you hit that you will need a switch, hub, router, etc
2007-05-27 10:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by darylzero46 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It dpenedson the type of cabling, but assuming you are using CAT-5 ethernet, then 100m is the spec.
2007-05-27 10:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋