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Hi am trying to access the router about 200 m away through Ethernet cable but couldn't succeed.Any one suggest me anything to do to succeed.
Dose Ethernet cable length affect access ?
- Thread starter Samuel_2009
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Ethernet cable is limited to 100 meters. You could put a switch in at half way if you have power. I assume there is a practical limit to how many times you could extend ethernet with switches but it is a lot.
Your only other real option is to use fiber and media converters or small switches with optical ports.
Your only other real option is to use fiber and media converters or small switches with optical ports.
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^^ Seconded. Maximum run length for CAT5 cable is 90-100m in length. If you go any further you'll need to put a repeater in there (such as a switch (not just a passive hub, it MUST be a switch)). This will rebroadcast the data in and allow you to go another 90-100m.
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Or... just unplug the damn router, move it closer to the computer, or take a laptop and plug it into the router with an ethernet cable. Lol.
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