100 meters (328 feet) from hub to node (computer) max. That includes the patch cables. You can add repeaters if your cable length needs to be longer than 328 feet.
Keep in mind that the cable is not designed to handle any more than 25 pounds of brute pulling force. Any more can result in damaging the inner cable insulation, streching the 1/2" twists in the wires, or even breaking the individual cable wires.
I have used a small version of a metal...
I have been asking around around other forums what is the MINIMUM cable length for a cat-5x patch cable but all I have been getting is guesses and hearing experiences of how some users tried as small as 6" with little or no problem. I know the maximum length from hub to node is 328 feet...
Trying to find the MINIMUM length for a cat5x patch cable. I know the max length is 328 feet from hub to node.
I have tried other forums but it seems like all I get are guesses for answers. I sure would like a reply with facts (references). I've seen them sold as short as 6 inches but at...
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