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Whats the longest distance I can go on my 100base-T or 10base-T network using Cat5 (UTP)?

April 26, 2017Cat5 distance longest Network UTP

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Whats the longest distance I can go on my 100base-T or 10base-T network using Cat5 (UTP)?

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The longest distance allowable for data transmissions on a single twisted pair cable is 100 meters (~328 feet). To go any further you might opt for fiber optic cable or choose a device such as a repeater or a switch to connect two lengths of cable 100 meters or less together.