Cable length Ethernet
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Hello, I have an old Ethernet cable connected to my PC. I just acquired a PS4 and I want to place it next to my computer, however, I would like to know what length of Ethernet cable I should buy. I tried looking at my cable fixed to the computer, but there are a lot of complex writings.
I do not wish to use a switch or anything, just to know the length of the cable and buy the same length.
Thank you for responding.
I do not wish to use a switch or anything, just to know the length of the cable and buy the same length.
Thank you for responding.
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Hello,
to respond to you, in fact there isn't a length indicated on a cable, except in special cases.
The cable is sold in rolls of 100m or 500m and is cut to size.
Then,
there are tools to measure an installed cable (echo meter) and cabling certifiers are capable of measuring the length, it’s even part of the certification measurements, but it's for professional use only.
Without going as far as certifiers, professional testers can do it too.
Some network cards in PCs are also capable of measuring cable length and their status can be found in the PC's BIOS.
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Hello,
We don't know the measurements of your apartment,.... so it will be very difficult!
You can buy any length you want! Up to 100 meters, no problem! -
Please, someone help me?
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@JimpixIt's a three-story house, the cable is stuck and goes through corners and holes, impossible to measure, I just wanted to know if there are measurements indicated with the writings but apparently not since no one answers or dodges the question.
Thank you for your help anyway ... -
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Sure, thank you very much for your response!
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Hello everyone,
of course the length is printed on the cables!
The marking depends on the manufacturer. For example, for those distributed by the large DIY chain L***-M***: if we look at the cable, we see marked "ELECTRALINE- F/UTP CAT 5E 3801M", and 2 meters further, we see "ELECTRALINE- F/UTP CAT 5E 3803M" or "ELECTRALINE- F/UTP CAT 5E 3799M"
