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Damn... had a hellacious storm blow through late this afternoon. Power went out for a few hours and when it came back on, I found that my router was dead. I unplugged the Comcast cable from the cable modem, since I lost network stuff before from that source of electrical turbulence. But to no avail this time. The router is dead as a brick for some reason. So I have to plug my system directly into the cable modem to get internet access to it. Guess I have to trace the cable for my email system so I can download emails as well. Of course, I can't print anything, because I have both printers hooked up as network devices. I probably could switch one of them to a USB connect, but something tells me if I do that, the system may never recognize it again as a networked device.

BTW, does anyone know the max distance of an ethernet cable run? I would like to run a cable to the ex-reptile building and put a switch in there so I can move at least one system over there, but still have access to the local network I have in the house. Unless there is a way to get a gigabit connection via wireless and have a range of about 150 feet. :rolleyes:

Sigh... guess I've got to run out tomorrow to find another D-Link router to swap out the dead one. Since both CompUSA and Circuit City went kaput in Tallahassee, there are very few options to find computer paraphernalia locally any longer. There is a Best Buy that has a fair selection, but I often walk out of there empty handed, it seems. And an HHGregg that is pretty much useless. Office Depot is SUPPOSED to have them in stock, but we'll see.... If I don't find one locally, then I will have to overnight one in from mail order or be stuck over the weekend in limp mode.
 
Maximum cable lengh for ethernet depends on what kind of ethernet you are talking about! Here are some details on the most popular kinds of ethernet. (UTP = unshielded twisted pair)

Gigabit Ethernet (over copper), 1000baseT
Speed:

1000 Mbps
Max Len:

100 Meters
Cable:

UTP, RJ-45 connectors
Fast Ethernet, 100baseT
Speed:

100 Mbps
Max Len:

100 Meters
Cable:

UTP, RJ-45 connectors
Twisted Pair Ethernet, 10baseT
Speed:

10 Mbps
Max Len:

100 Meters
Cable:

UTP, RJ-45 connectors
Thin Ethernet , 10 base 2
Speed:

10 Mbps
Max Len:

185 Meters
Cable:

RG-58 type coax, 50 ohm impedance
Thick Ethernet, 10 base 5
Speed:

10 Mbps
Max Len:

500 Meters
Cable:

RG-58 type coax, 50 ohm impedance


http://www.homenethelp.com/web/explain/maximum-cable-length.asp
 
I used to run a 200 foot ethernet cord (way over estimated on that one) but the damn field mice had a chewfest on it so I'm now running a 100 foot ethernet and both ran/run without any troubles or slowing of connection or downloads. I would guess the better the quality of the cord the longer you could go.
 
I'll be tying into a gigabit router and switch, but the specs look like I'll be well within tolerances. Now running the cable underground through conduit and punching through the concrete block wall is another issue entirely... Wonder if I can find a work hungry electrician around here to do that for me? :hehe:

Thanks.
 
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