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Cat 6 Cable Length.

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  • 04-07-2014 7:59pm
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    copper04
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭


    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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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,466 ✭✭✭✭Alun


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


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    Greenmachine
    Registered Users Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    You should go for cat 5e or cat 6.


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    copper04
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭copper04


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


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    Xantia
    Registered Users Posts: 682 ✭✭✭Xantia


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


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