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tshnobodysfool
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tshnobodysfool asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 1 decade ago

Do longer CatV cables (ethernet) degrade or slow down a connection?

I only need up to 25 ft but was just wondering.

Update:

Thanks - several good answers already.

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    1 decade ago
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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
    1 decade ago

    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
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    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
    1 decade ago

    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.

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  • j-dizzle
    1 decade ago

    No. The length of the cable will not affect the speed of your internet connection.

  • Kahless
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Shouldn't be a problem. I ran up to 50 foot ones in my school with minimal degradation.

  • >̌̍̎̏̿̿̿̚ ZALGO ҉卍
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Ping rates can increase 25% but nothing new that a far range that a wireless signal can do to you..

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