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by imranmcse

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I want to know that as i have know that CAT 5 UTP have max. lenght of 100 meter without using repeater. So the max. lenght value is same for all sort of networks like Peer-to-Peer and domain based. Or there is difference of length uses between different setups.

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by sgt_shultz

that spec is a physical one, unaffected by computer hardware, nos or network design. same for all sorts of networks.

by sohel20279

hi

for your information CAT5 UTP have always max leanth 100 metre for best outcome.

regards

sohel

by wlbowers

Cat 5 cable restrictions are 100 meters. There are hardware modems that can extend cat 5 to over 4000ft.

Lee

by zaferus

Data cabling is all physical connections - so it really doesn't matter how you are cabled for a peer-peer vs. domain environment as long as the little electronic signals can get from point A to B (and C, etc). The physical links don't know (or care) what protocol, OS or software you are running.

The 5-4-3 rule comes into effect here with hubs and repeaters (not switches) that basically says you can only have 5 links with 4 cables and 3 hubs/repeaters before a signal becomes too weak to be reliable.

Switches have a "5 or 7 link" rule depending on the quality of the switch that says you can have no more than 5 to 7 switches between end links.

100 metres is the physical limit, but 66 metres is the maximum recommended length for a strong 100 MB full duplex connection.

Environmental factors will also impact this maximum length, excessive heat or electrical interference will greatly decrease your signal strength.

Zaf

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