What is the maximum recommended distance for a 1 Gbps Ethernet connection using Cat 6 UTP-based cabling between a host and the switch where it is plugged in?
According to the Ethernet cable standards, Cat 6 UTP-based cabling can support 1 Gbps data rates up to 100 meters (328 feet) of cable length. This is the maximum recommended distance for a single cable run between a host and the switch where it is plugged in. If the cable length exceeds 100 meters, the signal quality may degrade and cause errors or lower performance. Cat 6 UTP-based cabling can also support 10 Gbps data rates up to 37-55 meters (121-180 feet), depending on the alien crosstalk atmosphere. However, for 10 Gbps data rates, Cat 6a UTP-based cabling is preferred, as it can support the full 100 meters of cable length. References https://networkengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/81114/degradation-of-signal-quality-as-a-function-of-cat-6-cable-length
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