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    Running cable and need switch

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by pjw92, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. pjw92

    pjw92 Newbie

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    Extending network over to my apartment. It will be about 325 feet. I was told it needs a switch to boost the signal since it is so long. What kind of switch do I need to look for.Thanks in advance. :)
     
    pjw92, Apr 17, 2009
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Well the 325 feet is about the limit of cat 5. A switch should work, a hub would not.

    But if the switch would have to be somewhere in the middle, not on one end.
     
    millermagic, Apr 17, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can use CAT5e cable and you don't need a switch/rotuer/whatever
     
    jackluo923, Apr 17, 2009
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