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How far can i run Cat6 or better cable to router???
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:55 am
by wiredrite
I have mediacom internet. I would like to run some Cat 6 or better (Game changer) cable to my shop about 600ft back. Then plug in and use a router for internet out there. Is this possible? Mediacom wants to charge me $7500 to run a main line to my shop.
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:07 pm
by Philip
You can't really run Cat6 copper over 300 feet without some kind of repeater/switch/device that is powered, otherwise resistance on the line will prevent signal from getting through.
The best thing you can do is run fiber, with a couple of fiber switches at the ends.
Thank you
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:09 pm
by wiredrite
Philip wrote:You can't really run Cat6 copper over 300 feet without some kind of repeater/switch/device that is powered, otherwise resistance on the line will prevent signal from getting through.
The best thing you can do is run fiber, with a couple of fiber switches at the ends.
Thank you...That's what I was figuring. But read a lot of reviews on Gamechanger cable. Wasn't sure if it was good enough.
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:05 am
by Philip
Longer copper cables will introduce more signal loss and speed will degrade. You can push them a bit over 100m, but 600' is just too far for copper, it is prone to interference and signal loss. I would definitely consider alternatives, like fiber or p2p wireless.