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From: mark@cbosgd.UUCP (Mark Horton)
Newsgroups: net.lan
Subject: Ethernet cable length query
Message-ID: <1115@cbosgd.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 20-Mar-84 12:13:09 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar 20 12:13:09 1984
Date-Received: Wed, 21-Mar-84 03:15:09 EST
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Columbus
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We are considering a 500 foot Ethernet.  There are two possible
configurations: a single 500 foot length of cable, and 5 100
foot lengths.  There are obvious advantages to the 5 100 foot
lengths when running the cable in the ceiling.  We can also get
delivery on 100 foot teflon (fire regulations) pieces much faster
than a single 500 foot length.  Apparently the price would be about
the same per foot either way.

My question is, will there be any noticable increase in noise due to
all the extra connectors in there?  What if the Ethernet grows past
500 feet - will it become more of a problem?

Any advice on which of the two courses makes more sense would be
appreciated.

	Mark Horton