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Originally Posted by michaellxv
100m is the specified limit for Ethernet although I have seen it working past that. If your running it at Gig don't push it.
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The spec is actually 90m of solid core between permanent sockets and 5m for stranded fly leads at each end. Beyond 90m you should use fibre, and that is not cheap.
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Originally Posted by michaellxv
Most modern network interfaces will autosense so crossover is less relevant now. With the patch leads its easy to drop one in if you need it.
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All GigE interfaces must autosense. The standard requires it. Some 100Mb do but not all. I save myself all the effort by only using GigE switches to connect things.
You might get wireless to work with high gain antennas at each end, but cable is more reliable, and no end-user affordable wireless does Gig.