Patch Panel is basically a joint which connect 2 wires. It can't increase
your LAN distance.
It is use for flexibility in changing to different ports etc. By the way,
have u seen a patch panek b4?
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> Well, I am learning lot through the books on network configuration and
network
> topologies and technologies. They do cover very little about wiring in the
> real world. If a ethernet LAN segment has a physical distance limitation,
then
> is it possible to extend this distance using patch panel.
>
> Are patch panels used only to change the LAN landscape without physically
> moving the equipement? What are the other uses/functions of having patch
panels?
>
> Thank you in advance.
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