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From: KDM101@psuvm.psu.edu (Kevin Maher)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: How long can you run ethernet?
Message-ID: <90164.140927KDM101@psuvm.psu.edu>
Date: 13 Jun 90 18:09:27 GMT
Organization: Penn State University
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We have several labs here on campus that we would like to interconnect.
One problem is that the combined length of cable for the 3 labs exceeds
600 feet (which I have heard to be the limit of ethernet when using coax).
We estimate the length to be just over 700 feet.  What I would like to know
is if this would cause any problems, or if the 600 foot limit is just a
recommended suggestion.  If it would be a problem, what can we do to get
the 3 networks connected without having to purchase expensive repeater
boxes? (we're working on a very limited budget here)   Thanks in advance
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