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[jptech]

I know that my DGS-105 is auto-xover.  I want to know the max cable length to bridge the two.

My cable run is about 180ft and works fine when connected directly to my computer.  When I try to connect the router to the switch, it blinks link on and off slowly.

When I go and connect it directly to the router with a 3ft cable, it links fine and I can even connect the switch to the computer via the run and that works.  How long can the cable be to bridge the router and switch?

[FurryNutz]

Cat 5 is 285 feet.
Cat 6 will go to around 700 feet or something of that length.

More Info:
Cable specifications for the 10-Mbps 10BaseT cable with RJ-45 connector:
Category 3 or Category 5 UTP with 22 to 24 AWG
Maximum segment length ..... 100 m (328 ft.) for 10BaseT
Maximum network length ....2,800 m (9,186 ft.) (with four repeaters)

Cable specifications and connection limits for 100-Mbps transmission, RJ-45 connector.
Category 5, UTP, 22 to 24 AWG
Maximum segment length .... 100m (328 ft.) for 100BaseTX
Maximum network length .... 200 m (656 ft.) (with one repeater)

[Hard Harry]

First, what wiring are you using? That is going to make a big difference in length. But all things perfect, I can't think of any standard under 180feet.

Second, which light is blinking? Router? Switch? Modem? Either way, the fact that something is blinking, suggest to me its not a basic connectivity issue, but a internet issue. A switch is transparent, so what is the switch connected to? Please give a basic diagram of your network, IE: Modem > Switch > PC / Server / Router > Laptop / Laptop. WAN > LAN and LAN / LAN.

[Kamikazi2142]

depends on your demand, are you aiming for Gigabit ethernet?
CAT5 Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable
CAT5 states that it can go 328 feet after which you'll need repeaters and other hardware


CAT6 Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable
CAT6 states that it can go 330 feet, and has no mention of repeaters or other hardware, but does have a specific wiring style to follow to maintain the signal.