06-19-2012 10:33 PM - edited 07-03-2021 10:19 PM
Hi,
We have implemented WLAN using Cisco WLAN controller (5508) and AP (AIR-CAP3502E-E-K9), i am trying to connec AP (which have gigabit port) with Layer 3 switch using UTP Cat-6 Cable having 24 AWG Wire Gauge.
What maximun length i can achieve by using above mentioned cable??
Regards,
Noman
06-19-2012 10:49 PM
100 meters if it's cat5, cat5e, cat6 or cat6e
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable#section_3
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06-19-2012 10:57 PM
Yup. 100 metres and no more.
06-20-2012 12:03 AM
But in our case we needs the distance of about 180-200 meter, and one more thing we are planning to use POE.
How can we extend the distance??
Regards,
Noman
06-20-2012 11:50 AM
Hi Noman,
any cat cable cannot extend more than 100 meters, specally POE , you will need to use a managed switch with poe to extend cables, you have cut the cable about 100-95 m, then connect the switch then use another cable for remaining length.
i did the same thing for our network
thanks.
Irfan.
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