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Cat 6 Cable Length.

copper04 · 2014-07-04 18:59:33

I have a Samsung smart TV in an area with poor WiFi. I would like to connect it to my Vodafone router HG556a (Huawei EchoLife). The cable run is between 15/20 meters. Using Cat 6 or Cat 5 cable. Is the distance OK for accessing the router in order to use the smart facilities on the TV. ? I know I can use Powerline adapters…

04-07-2014 7:59pm

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copper04

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I have a Samsung smart TV in an area with poor WiFi. I would like to connect it to my Vodafone router HG556a (Huawei EchoLife). The cable run is between 15/20 meters. Using Cat 6 or Cat 5 cable.
Is the distance OK for accessing the router in order to use the smart facilities on the TV. ? I know I can use Powerline adapters if necessary but this might be a more suitable option.
Thanks for any advice.

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#2 04-07-2014 8:05pm

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No problem at all. You can go up to 100m if necessary.

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#3 04-07-2014 8:06pm

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You should go for cat 5e or cat 6.

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#4 04-07-2014 8:33pm

copper04

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Thanks for advice, it my project for next week. !!

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#5 04-07-2014 11:50pm

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You could probably even buy a long 'patch lead' which will already have RJ45 terminations at each end.

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