Ethernet length?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Spock96, Dec 16, 2011.

  1. Spock96

    Spock96 Major Geek 'Spocky'

    Hey Guys,
    I don't quite understand how/why this works. If you have a piece of....oh let's say, CAT5e cable the maximum length that you can run is 300ft. before you need to put in a repeater,hub,switch etc. But why is it 300ft.? Why at that distance do you start to encounter problems with the transfer of data?( I understand all that I posted just not as to why.)
    If anyone could shed some light here that would be great! :)
    Thanks,
    Spock96
     
    Spock96, Dec 16, 2011
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  2. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Wire has resistance so when it arrives at the other end it might have lost too many volts.
     
    augiedoggie, Dec 16, 2011
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  3. Spock96

    Spock96 Major Geek 'Spocky'

    Thank you augie. :)
     
    Spock96, Dec 16, 2011
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