Ethernet Cable Question.

Zedrayas · 03-10-2012 05:16PM #1

Have a question. Sorry if this is in the wrong section of Tech , I didn't know which to pick.

To get to the point:
We have an approx. 20m long house, obviously needing another 30m at most to do this , The router (which btw we can't exactly move so don't bother suggesting that) is at one end, and my room , at the other. I'm going to need atleast a 50m long ethernet cable if I'm to get internet access to my PC in my bedroom.
1. Is it possible to get that long a cable , and if so where?
2. At that length , does internet access / speed lower? I've been told it does at long distances but not at "how" long!

Please help! It's needed!
Thanks,
Zed.

richiek67 · 03-10-2012 05:27PM

Hi Zed,

well, 50M...hmmm, that quite a distance but I think I'm correct in saying that Cat5 cable ( sufficient in yr case ) can be up to 150M ( folks correct me if I'm wrong) before any major attenuation starts to occur. Certainly, I don't think 50M will harm yr speed...Thats the first thing...

In terms of lengths of Ethernet, I work in Electronics and I remember having to make up one this long ok, several infact, however, we needed to BUY the roll of cable first and use the standard crimp tool and connections to finish the ends off.
Here is a link to ebay. I think one of these sites sells them at 50M. I bought from them before myself for work purposes so they should be ok, heres the link

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=50M+ethernet+cable&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Hope this helps

Rich

westerlywonder · 03-10-2012 05:30PM

Search amazon for TP link powerline adaptors. Instead of running cable all over your house. These little beauties make use of the wiring thats already there.

A possible solution to your problem

Mocadonna · 03-10-2012 05:30PM

Hi Zed,

Up to 100m you should be fine, you can take a look here for one that suits...
http://www.dabs.ie/category/cables--power-and-adaptors,cables,networking-cables-/11287-448290000

These all seem to fit the criteria, just make sure it's a patch cable you get!

Zedrayas · 03-10-2012 05:33PM

Very cheap too , thanks for that Richiek , If I get the cable soon I'll post , just to inform others that your link is good

seems it anyway!
Thanks again,
Zed.

richiek67 · 03-10-2012 05:36PM

You'll find ebay much cheaper...see below

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Network-Lead-RJ45-Cable-Ethernet-Cat5-Patch-50cm-1m-2m-3m-5m-10m-15m-20m-40m-50m-/251011365360?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item8014a7321c

Rich

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