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Re: How long will cat 5 carry the signal?
Posted to PC Users Forum on 3/2/2007

100 meters, 328 feet, is the "official" limit. Run it close to a few fluorescent lights, some large motors, etc. and you can all but cut that in half. The good news is that a switch (not a hub) can be put in the middle that will act as a 'repeater', and length... Login to read more.