Network Stability

[BrianStephan]

Hi Guys
Would just like to find out I have a network that someone is setting up for me what they want to do is link two switches together and run a single cable from the router to one of the switches and then bridging the switches together the length of the cable from the router will be about 50-60 meters. What I would like to know will you get a noticeable drop in signal if any at all?

 

[ramar]

Should be fine. Cat5 cable is good up to 100m.

 

[roadcat]

I doubt it if they use the right cabling (CAT5/5E). Normally you can go 90 meters without any drop in signal quality.

 

[BrianStephan]

Awesome and if you link four switches to one router?

 

[roadcat]

As long as any point to point link doesn't exceed 90 meters you can daisy chain switches to a router.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Should be fine if it's a proper cable with the required shielding and made properly.

 

[BrianStephan]

Thanx Guys really appreciate the advice

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
It is a good idea to ask them what cable it is that they are proposing to use and check it before they install it.
I agree you should have no problem going 90 metres provided the cable is good.

Regards

Tim

 

[eCliPSe]

Awesome and if you link four switches to one router?

I can see a switching loop in your future.

on cabling 90meters is good. Also you cant use normal cabling for outdoors. You can but you shouldn't.