How far can I place two 10/100 switch apart?

IsOs

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Each switch has 8 ports with uplink port. In connecting the two switches via uplink port, do I need to use a crossover wire or just the regular CAT 5 patch? How many feet can I place these switches apart?

Could someone tell me where is the site that gives information on wiring? Thanks.
 

jmcoreymv

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If your using the uplink ports on each switch you need crossover, if your using an uplink to a normal, you need straight. They can be spread 100meters apart.
 

Wolfie

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IsOs,

He is right. It is in any networking book that you can find. And I just wanted to back him up just so you may feel more comfertable about his post.

Wolf