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Old 13-01-2006, 19:11   #1
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Ethernet cable
Hi guys, right i got my self a linksys wired router for £5.,I want to run cables around the house to all the rooms ect..But how long is n ethernet cable when it starts loosing signal.Would 50m of cable make my 2mb connection slower?
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Re: Ethernet cable
100m max
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Re: Ethernet cable
Officially, with good quality cable and perfect terminations, the limit is 100m with Cat5e cable so at 50m you should be fine.
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Re: Ethernet cable
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Re: Ethernet cable
officially 92m
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Re: Ethernet cable
Good bit of advice for howto route cat5 here http://www.connectedhomemag.com/Netw...rticleID=24765
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Re: Ethernet cable
Yep, avoid placing it against any electrical mains wires if possible, and if you cut it up, make sure you keep it twisted.
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Where did you get for a £5?
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Re: Ethernet cable
Lol a m8 of mine.Really good bargain i can also get a network hub for £5 lol.
What cable do i need-This is what im planning
Cablemodem>Router
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>PC
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Also can i run the ethernet cables together??
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