Do longer CatV cables (ethernet) degrade or slow down a connection?
I only need up to 25 ft but was just wondering.
Thanks - several good answers already.
I only need up to 25 ft but was just wondering.
Thanks - several good answers already.
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No it shouldnt be a problem. Cat 5 cables are good for more than 100m.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable
Hope it helps :-)
coachfolds
Yes the length of the cable will decrease signal transmission speeds, but no the effects will not be noticeable on anything under a few hundred feet.
snvffy
Cat 5 cables should not even be noticable. What you have to be wary of is running longer coax cables. They will degrade your performance.
Anonymous
There is a limit to how far you can run, but there won't be any reduction in speed over a given distance, when you consider the signal is moving along at roughly 186,000 miles/sec.
j-dizzle
No. The length of the cable will not affect the speed of your internet connection.