What is the maximum length for an ethernet cable to be connected to this switch? Is 50ft too long?
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50 feet shouldn't be too long. In general, about 300 feet is the maximum for an Ethernet cable.
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I am not a network expert, but based on my experience with this switch, I estimate that it is connected to my router by a run of CAT5 in total about 60 feet (upstairs office over to outside wall, down to 1st floor, across long room and then over and up to where switch is on a bookshelf...this includes an in-line coupler so I could use two cables I had on hand). One of the devices connected to the switch is my Samsung TV that I use for streaming video from my file server.
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I can't remember the exact length of the cord, but it seemed pretty long to me, probably 6 feet, and the switch was on it. We wired it directly to the ceiling and turn it on and off with the wall switch.
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That is the wrong kind of switch for what you want to do. You need something like the "Linksys SE2500 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch ".
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They cannot route over multiples switches and router. Just the distance of the cable (~ 350ft)
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I cut mine off and wired it to another switch. I think it was 3-4 ft. long.
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I just used 2 standard ethernet cords (each about 75 ft) and used the coupler to join them together. Works just fine.
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Rj, I'm not sure, I only used it to test CAT5 over about 50 feet and coaxial cable about the same distance. It worked great.
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I believe the 802.11ae standard specifies a max length of 100 meters. You may be able to go a little longer, but you may have issues.
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It's 6 feet. It's a standard IEC connector (as used with a lot of computers). I found it more convenient to get a longer IEC cord to leave permanently routed at home. I keep the 6' cord in the case for my board and when I grab that to go I have no cord to mess with. Longer IEC cords are available at any computer store and are pretty cheap.
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It is quite long and works for us. It probably is 50 ft. long, but I didn't actually stretch it out and measure it with a tape measure.
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Amazon may be using the box size (for shipping reasons) but the TP Link dimensions you have listed are accurate. BTW: I have not had a single problem with this switch. I plugged it in and it has been trouble free. Also, I tested internet speeds before and after the switch and there is barely a difference.
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I don't think it is very long. I wired into a toggle switch so this wasn't a concern.
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They have pre-assembled connectors on both ends, so it's hard to tell. However, it should be within cat5e specification, and I have run POE devices over it without any problems so far. If I have occasion to cut any of the ends off I will let you know what I find...
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I am currently using 50 feet of this cable for switching between my plasma cutter and welder and it works great. The manual that came with my welder has a table that shows wire gauge based on length of cable. I just made sure it met the requirements in the manual when I ordered extension cable. The main concern is over a long cable there is a voltage drop. If the cable is too long the voltage drop is enough to rob you welder from its full output current.
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Cat 5e can be extended up to 300 feet. I have 2 cameras on this system connected on two 250ft cat5e runs and both cameras work great.
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from what i recall,it is about 6-6 feet...but you can splice cat5 wire to make it any length you need...i use the twisted pairs(i.e green pair,orange pair and blue pair)..orange for 12volt,green for ground,and blue for ir signal)....
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Sorry for the delay in responding. I missed the notice of this question. The cable's lengths vary. The max size is about 4.5-5ft. The min size is about 2.5-3ft. the two midsize I believe are about the same length and I believe that to be about 3.5-4ft. The logic behind this is that it is considered that one computer will be close to the switch and the others will be varying distances away. Sorry. I approximated the lengths from memory rather than trying to dig the cables out of all the other computer and network wiring I have to measure them precisely. I hope my approximations are sufficient for you. Sorry for the delay in responding. I missed the notice of this question. The cable's lengths vary. The max size is about 4.5-5ft. The min size is about 2.5-3ft. the two midsize I believe are about the same length and I believe that to be about 3.5-4ft. The logic behind this is that it is considered that one computer will be close to the switch and the others will be varying distances away. Sorry. I approximated the lengths from memory rather than trying to dig the cables out of all the other computer and network wiring I have to measure them precisely. I hope my approximations are... » Read More Sorry for the delay in responding. I missed the notice of this question. The cable's lengths vary. The max size is about 4.5-5ft. The min size is about 2.5-3ft. the two midsize I believe are about the same length and I believe that to be about 3.5-4ft. The logic behind this is that it is considered that one computer will be close to the switch and the others will be varying distances away. Sorry. I approximated the lengths from memory rather than trying to dig the cables out of all the other computer and network wiring I have to measure them precisely. I hope my approximations are sufficient for you. « Show Less