OT:Switch boosts ethernet?

[Alan Dayley]

Thank you all for the input and experiences.  In this case we need to
do live video streaming through the long connection.  We are reluctant
to just run a cable that "should" work so we will use a router or
switch in the middle of the run.

BTW, my reading shows that the distance is a limitation of the
Ethernet protocol.  The distance creates latencies that are too high
for the acknowledge packets, etc.  Interesting education for me.
Thanks again.

Alan

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Bob Elzer <bob.elzer at gmail.com> wrote:
> I would bet that a 400ft cable would work just fine.
>
> I worked in a building where we had a few 600 and 700 ft lines. There were
> some intermittent problems, but they usually worked well.
> We eventually put in a switch to serve that side of the building, but the
> switch was on a 700 ft line and it worked fine.
>
> If it's for just one line, try the 400 ft first and if you have problems go
> with the switch.
> If it's multiple, run a 400 for the switch, and then feed the systems from
> the switch.
>
>
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> [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Nathan
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> Subject: Re: OT:Switch boosts ethernet?
>
> On Wednesday 18 February 2009 17:55:59 Alan Dayley wrote:
>> Calling wiring gurus!
>>
>> Maximum ethernet connection length is approx. 300 feet.  If I need to
>> get to 400 feet, can I just put a switch in the middle of two 200 foot
>> cables?
>>
>> Alan
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>
> Yes, or you could just run 400 feet of cable, I mean, after all, they do
> come in 1000 foot boxes, right?!!  ha ha
>
> Have you ever tried putting connectors on both ends of a 500' box and seeing
> what happens? I've not tried it, any takers?
>
> nathan
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