The maximum lenth of a 100baseT (CAT5) Ethernet run is 100 meters, or a little over 300 feet. About the only problem you are likely to run into with the distance you are covering is if you run the cable next to a source of RF interferance such as a flourscent light ballast.
-----Original Message----- From: Paul RodrÃguez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: newbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 10 Nov 2001 17:37:56 -0500 Subject: [newbie] limit of cat5 cables? (length) Hi, everybody. I have a DSL connection coming in to the upstairs computer. I'd like to connect (withought having to get a new modem) a computer downstairs to the same connection. Can I send a cat5 cable down throught the wall from the router to the downstairs computer? (approx. 30-40 feet) Is there a limit to cat5 length in order to remain effective? Do I need a wireless solution? is that even safe? -Paul RodrÃguez _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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