Ethernet cable length

[goswick]

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is a distance constraint for connecting a laptop computer via IVGA to the TriCaster Pro using 2.0 for accessing PowerPoint slides?

Thanks,

Pete

[DeanAU]

How far do you need? Cat5 can normaly work up to around 2KM

[Dexter2999]

Cat 5 tops out at 300ft for computer usage and for passive baluns.
If you are using powered baluns there is a substantial increase.

[jcupp]

I concur, Cat5 and Cat6 300ft

[PIZAZZ]

Cat 5 tops out at 300ft for computer usage and for passive baluns.
If you are using powered baluns there is a substantial increase.

Actually our passive baluns for Cat5 are rated to 1000'.

On the computer TCPIP side though 300' is correct before having to hit another switch or router.

[goswick]

Thanks for the reply....I need to run it less than 100'.

Pete

[Dexter2999]

goswick- you should be fine.

pizazz- what type of passive baluns are you using? We are using Black Box and I'm not particularly happy with their performance.