can I run 50 ft of ethernet cable?

Question

My modem is on the first floor and my lap top(stationed) is in the basement office. Can I run 50 ft of ethernet cable to improve internet service? Althou I have wifi. Will there be an improvement in service? Thanks

Answer 1

Ethernet Cable 50ft

Answer 2

Depends on what you mean?



If your wireless is shotty, you could always get a wireless repeater or range extender for your modem. In terms of Cat5E and Cat6 cable lengths. Maximum length before you need a repeater or the signal becomes too weak is 295 feet.



Will there be an improvement of service? Yes, wireless is not the best method of having a stable connection. If you play online games or have speed sensative applications, you MIGHT see an improvement. If you still are seeing slow speeds, you have ruled out wireless as being the issue and can look at your laptop or perhaps your networking equipment or ISP.





So all in all, yes you can run 50 feet without issue up to 295 feet.

Answer 3

Wired connections are generally better for things like gaming, and VoIP stuff. CAT5 ethernet cables can go a decent distance. The rule of thumb to remember is that the further the distance, the lower the quality of service. This generally also applies to things like wireless repeaters, which are susceptible to interference from a wide variety of factors from wireless phones, other routers, cordless land lines, and the list goes on.



For 50 feet, your signal should show little, or no degredation. If you're trying to boost your internet by moving the signal closer to you, this should have that effect.

Answer 4

It's doubtful as that Dish Network cable would be carrying a digital signal. So is the ethernet cable. It's pretty tough for interference to screw with a digital signal, even moreso if the interference is coming from another digital cable. Ethernet cables are wired in massive wads all the time with no interference. More than likely it was a poor wiring job or you're using a really crappy cable.

Answer 5

Depends on what kind of wifi switch you have. A good switch is also a solution, like a high-end one. A cable is cheaper, but it needs to be placed behind the wall which will require tools or a handyman.

Answer 6

yes, i have a 100 ft ethernet cable to my computer. router/modem is in the living room.

Answer 7

Unmanaged just means it doesn't have an operating system on the switch.



50 feet is within the max length for CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6



It would reduce connection loss, but may not improve Internet access speed.

Answer 8

yes you can connect because switch or router best Ethernet cable length is 250 feet but i am using larger 350 feet

Answer 9

No need to drill etc.. Just use homeplug(LAN/wifi), it transmits your internet data through powerline.

Answer 10

just buy a booster signal or move your router to where you obtain the best signal

Answer 11

Yes you can use

Answer 12

what does unmanaged switch mean?

Answer 13

yeah,