700 *feet*? You should be glad it works *part* of the time. Ethernet over twisted pair copper is only rated for 100 meters (roughly 329 feet). Whether the cable is CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a doesn't matter.
You really, really should run some fiber out to that location. On 2/2/2011 9:40 AM, Holstrom, Don wrote: > I work in an old Museum here in the District. My runs are very long, one > is over 700 feet and gives me a problem every now and then. Is it > worthwhile to switch out our CAT4&5 and go to CAT6a (there is something > above 6a?) All our servers are gig but most of the workstations are not. > All my switches (we have way too many) are gig, but… -- Phil Brutsche [email protected] ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
