Maximum Length of Ethernet Cable?

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Maximum Length of Ethernet Cable?

Anyone know what the maximum length for an ethernet connection is? I am at the edge of effective airport range, and keep dropping out. The router is at the opposite end of the house from where I use my MacBook. I've tried range extenders (Hawking and Lynksis), but because I am not yet network savvy, I've given up on those. The distance I need to cover is about 50ft. Additionally, the router is upstairs, and I am downstairs. Can I run an enthernet wire that far? (I guess I can do whatever I want, but will it work?)

Macbook 13" (early 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.2), 2 meg, 2GB RAM, 120GB HD; IPod, 80GB

Posted on Apr 4, 2008 6:39 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 4, 2008 6:55 AM in response to markdartj

*"Can I run an Ethernet wire that far? "*

Yes...much much farther.

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Answer 2

Apr 4, 2008 8:43 AM in response to markdartj

The maximum length of the kind of ethernet cable you'd be using is 100 meters.

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Answer 3

Apr 4, 2008 10:04 AM in response to Drew Davis

RATHER
FAQ Section

CAT 5 Cable Length - Maximum Length

[Q] What's the longest (maximum length) CAT 5 patch or crossover cable I can buy from you?

[A] The maximum length (maximum certifiable length) for CAT 5 patch or crossover cables is 328 feet (100 meters).

Beyond that, you run the risk of signal loss and other complications.

CAT 5 Cable Company sells patch and crossover cables in any length, up to 328 feet.

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