Ethernet Cable Length & Computer Performance
Networking computers can be complicated because any number of factors can affect the speed and performance of the network and computer. Ethernet cables can have an effect on your computer's performance on the network.
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Typical Ethernet Cables
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Ethernet cables connect your computer to your network. Ethernet cables connect your computer to a router, modem, or network. Typically, they are designated as CAT5, CAT5e, and increasingly, CAT6 types of cable. The maximum length these cables can be before problems with data transference begins is 100 meters or 328 feet.
Cable Length and Performance
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Because of the way data is transmitted by CAT5 and CAT6 Ethernet cables, no difference in data transmission speed or reliability should be noticed until the cable surpasses 100 meters. Therefore, users should notice no difference in performance between a 6-foot and a 25-foot cable.
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Other Ethernet Cable Performance Issues
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If a difference in speed or performance is noticed in Ethernet cables less than 100 meters, the problem is probably with the quality of the cable itself, not the length. If a difference in speed is noticed, the cable is likely either broken or its manufacture is substandard.
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