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What are the recommended maximum segment lengths for each type of cable?
The type of cable plays a role in how fast a signal will degrade as it is transmitted. The following are the recommended maximum cable lengths:
- Thinnet- maximum length of segment (terminator to terminator) is 185 meters (607 feet)
- Thicknet -maximum length of segment (single run) is 500 meters (1,640 feet)
- Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) - maximum length of cable between hub and computer is 100 meters (328 feet)
- Fiber-Optic - maximum length of cable is 2 kilometers. (6,562 feet)
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