Re: Ethernet Cable Length

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From: Mike Tomlinson
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 00:00

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In article <7ww24BAvpgD3MA5U@electrue.co.uk>, Richard Evans
<Richard@electrue.co.uk> writes

>Does anyone know what the limit is for max length of CAT 5 cable between
>a workstation and a hub. I have to extend our network over a distance of
>about 600 metres too multiple workstations.

That sort of distance makes me wonder if you're wiring between two
buildings, in which case copper is a no-no, and you must use fibre.
Even if you're not wiring between buildings, fibre would be a good
choice for an extension of that length.

-- 
Mike Tomlinson
See the sci.electronics.repair FAQ mirror at  
http://www.jasper.demon.co.uk/repairfaq/

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