The IT people are blowing smoke. Cat 5 max cable length is 100 meters.

Bob Brown
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul A. Shippert <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] cat 5 100mbps network cable problems


> Hi Shawn--
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Shawn M. Shea <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> > I have an existing 100mbps NT network installed at a client location
with
> an
> > 8 port hub. I am adding another workstation and was preparing the cable
> for
> > this machine. The installation is going through conduit for a total run
> of
> > about 210ft. I am using standard cat 5 cabling.
>
> If I've understood my local IT people correctly, cable runs (NIC to hub,
> switch to hub, etc.)
> for 100 mbps networks should not exceed 50 meters (half the spec for
> 10Base-T Ethernet) without repeaters.  Is it possible that your
> intermittent signal could be caused by a run that
> is too long?
>
> HTH,
>
> Paul A. Shippert        Library/Media Specialist
> "There is no dark side of the moon really . . .
>   matter of fact, it's all dark."  Pink Floyd
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