Re: cable connections for wired network

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Many thanks for info. AL.B
"Manny Borges" <manny_borges@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Just use the coupler. As long as you aren't approaching a distance of 100
> meters (not feet) I wouldn't worry about it.
>
> Many people will say that you get signal loss. This is not technically
> true. You add latency to the line which results in more collisions and
> retransmits of data packets.
>
> Just like the whole 100 meter limit. I have run 180-200 meters and still
> had systems work. They just have very high rates of collisions with other
> nodes on the same subnet. Vlan switches help nullify that issue.
>
>
> With three computers I really would not worry about it and with the
> assumption that you don't live in a Trump sized house.
>
> You can always order some longer cables on-line. Try to avoid buying them
> at a BestBuy or CompUSA because they will change you WAY too much for a
> simple patch cable. Or, if you are feeling like an adventure, you can make
> your own cable. Check out www.geeks.com for cheap kits to make net cables.
>
>
>
> --
> Manny Borges
> MCSE NT4-2003 (+ Security)
> MCT, Certified Cheese Master
>
> The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with.
> -- Marty Feldman
> "alan burton" <villages@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:el1VIQQlFHA.1204@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>I have 3 computers on wired network and have to move one computer to
>>another room. It would much more convenient to use the existing cable
>>which would have to be coupled in two places, however I have been told
>>that although this can be done it is not recommended, and have also been
>>informed that it would be ok to use couplings. I would like to know if
>>they are ok to use and what type to use.
>>
>>
>> Thanks Alan Burton.
>>
>
>


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