John99/Shutterstock.comLooking to extend your existing Ethernet cable or want to bypass the maximum length limit without sacrificing the performance? You will be happy to know that there are several ways to make an Ethernet cable longer. Maximum Length of an Ethernet Cable The standard Ethernet cables use copper wiring to send a data signal from one end to another. But the further an electrical signal travels, the more it degrades. As a result, all Ethernet cables have a maximum length, beyond which you risk a subpar performance or complete connection loss. The maximum length is set at 100 meters for almost all categories of Ethernet cables, barring a few exceptions. For example, the Category 6 (Cat-6) cables can only sustain 10Gbps speeds for about 55 meters. They will still work up to 100 meters, but you will only get 1Gbps speeds beyond the 55 meter mark. Similarly, the Cat-8 cables have a maximum length of just 30 meters. But you are not limited by these le… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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