cat 5 length question...

[FuZoR]

A friend and I are thinking about sharing a internet connection to split cost, i'm thinking we need to run 200ft of cable (4floors apart ). I heard anymore then 100ft, it will run into problems.

Would I be better off to run two 100ft cabling between a switch?

 

[spidey07]

90 meters of solid core category rated horizontal cable into punch down jacks, 5 meters of stranded category patch cable on each end. That is the maximum.

Also what you're doing is most likely against the terms of use of your internet service.

 

[QuixoticOne]

I'd do it over wireless LAN, just get a wireless router put near the window / building side, and another in bridge / client mode in his apartment.
I suppose it could be bad if there was a lot of crowding on the wireless frequencies in your area.

 

[AnnonUSA]

200 feet no issue. You are not planning to run this outdoors are you?

 

[videogames101]

Originally posted by: spidey07
90 meters of solid core category rated horizontal cable into punch down jacks, 5 meters of stranded category patch cable on each end. That is the maximum.

Also what you're doing is most likely against the terms of use of your internet service.

lol, but yes, 200 ft is possible with cat 5, just make sure it's darn good quality.

 

[ScottMac]

Originally posted by: videogames101

Originally posted by: spidey07
90 meters of solid core category rated horizontal cable into punch down jacks, 5 meters of stranded category patch cable on each end. That is the maximum.

Also what you're doing is most likely against the terms of use of your internet service.

lol, but yes, 200 ft is possible with cat 5, just make sure it's darn good quality.

It is not likely do-able over stranded (like pre-terminated jumper cabling). Stranded cabling has much more loss than solid core.

If it works, it will almost certainly be at some degraded level.

It's almost certainly against your terms of service, as stated, as well as your occupancy agreement for the building. People get kicked out for stuff like this unless it's explicitly permitted in writing (with code violations and fines to the owner).

 

[heymrdj]

I run 165ft of solid core outdoor grade CAT5e cable to get from one end of the house, to the second attached house (office area). No issues, only 3mbs slower than if the two systems were right together on a switch.

 

[spidey07]

heymrdj, I sure hope you have lightning protection on that.