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TSS Number
Title
HG 10029
Extending CAT 5 connection for Hugs PC network
Category:
Hardware
Issue:
How can I extend the CAT 5 run for my Hugs client/server PC connection? I need
to run my LAN 900ft. Can I use more than one LAN "repeater" to do this?
Solution:
You can use a combination of a 'repeater', a switch or an 'active hub' to do this.
For example: Run 300 ft from the server to a hub and then 300 ft again from the hub to
a switch. Then you can go from the switch to another hub and out to the other
computers.
Here are some limitations to take into consideration when designing your CAT 5 LAN:
Only two 100Mbps or 10/100 hubs can be cascaded together, a switch is
required for more than two hubs.
The maximum distance from a PC to a hub or switch using RJ-45 cabling running
at 10Mbps or 100Mbps is 100 meters (328 feet).
The maximum cable (RJ-45) distance between two 100Mbps or 10/100 hubs
without a switch is 5 meters (16 feet).
The maximum cable (RJ-45) distance from any node, hub or switch to a switch is
100 meters (328 feet).
The maximum cable (RJ-45) distance from any 10Mbps node, 10Mbps hub, or a 10/100
hub or switch to a 10Mbps hub is 100 meters (328 feet).
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