a switch will boost the power and act as a repeater for you. So yes putting a switch in the middle of 2 - 200foot cables would work.

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 5:55 PM, Alan Dayley <alandd@consultpros.com> 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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