OT:Switch boosts ethernet?

[Bryan O'Neal]

I too have over run cable. If you use cable there is rarely a problem.  If
there is manually setting the speeds on both ends will often clear it up.
However, for a video feed I would be highly reluctant.  Just pay the $35 for
a 4 port 10/100 switch and be done with it.  If the line runs though
someplace where it would be hard to run the switch (no power etc) then I
would say get the best quality cable you can find and run a single cable.
However, if it was me, and I had a place to install the switch, I certainly
would. 

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[mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Bob
Elzer
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:02 AM
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Subject: RE: OT:Switch boosts ethernet?

But you have to run a cable either way ?

So if you run the 400 ft, and then test it, if it works with no problems,
you don't need a switch and you save money.

If it's not up to par, you cut the cable in half, and insert the switch, you
had to run two anyway.

Remember also the quality of the cable matters, poor cable means poor
signal.

BTW, who wrote that, switch makers or cable makers LOL.
 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Alan
Dayley
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:30 AM
To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: OT:Switch boosts ethernet?

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.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of 
> Nathan England
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:54 AM
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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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