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Generic vs. branded cat 5 ethernet patch cable

thanks.
would there be any issues if i ran a 50ft cable from the hub to my computer?

i've never used such a long cable before and i just want to make sure.
 
Originally posted by: Rivergater
thanks.
would there be any issues if i ran a 50ft cable from the hub to my computer?

i've never used such a long cable before and i just want to make sure.
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Nope.
 
Originally posted by: Rivergater
thanks.
would there be any issues if i ran a 50ft cable from the hub to my computer?

i've never used such a long cable before and i just want to make sure.
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In my experience no. I have two long cables attached to my hub. 1 50 foot to my hub from my router and 1 75 foot from my hub to my computer. Amoung a few shorter ones to other computers in the house.

 
Just take your time making the cables and follow a standard cable color code for wiring and it should be better then store bought. It is exactly what you need, no just a standard length.
 
Just make sure its well constructed, you should be able to tell with a physical check. Some generic Cat5 cables are simply DIY ones crimped by the shopkeepers, and they may not perform such a good job, so try and make sure that you get at least some quality in the construction. Also 50ft shouldn't be a problem. IIRC, the Ethernet standard allows up to 100m lenght before a repeater is required. Not so sure about Fast Ethernet, which is probably what you'll be using, but if anything the length should be even more.
 
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