Quoting liberally from Ethernet Networks by Gilbert Held:
The IEEE 8023 standard for 10BASE-T using unshielded twisted pair at 10 Mbps,
maximum segment length is 100 meters or 328 feet...
Now if you want to get really technical, the 100 meters was originally
meant to consist of 3 segments.
The first segment can be up to 90 meters from a patch panel to a wall
plate. Segments 2 and 3 which can be up to 10 meters in length allow for
patch cables at each end of the link.
You are well within the maximum length and it's a lot cheaper than a
wireless solution.
At 05:37 PM Saturday, 11/10/2001, Paul wrote -=>
>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?
Ed Kasky
Los Angeles, CA
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