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eSDee
04-30-2002, 01:31 PM
like a router that amplifies the signal strength of the cable modem, for computers that are located at a much farther distance? I think that the standard home routers simply pass the signal through, isn't that correct?
Tico
04-30-2002, 01:40 PM
How far away are they? I have one 200+ Feet away off of my router and all is good :)
i6s1
04-30-2002, 05:30 PM
They all amplify the incoming signal.
eSDee
04-30-2002, 08:36 PM
Originally posted by i6s1
They all amplify the incoming signal.

Are you sure about this? I have a source that says routers merely pass the signal through.

The computer is going to be 200 ft away.
DREDD
04-30-2002, 10:31 PM
i've ran a comp with high quality cat5 off a router from 500 feet and it pulls 8MB/sec from local machines and 150K+ from the internet through the DSL
Jeffbx
05-01-2002, 04:52 AM
Any POWERED hub or switch will amplify the signal. If it plugs into the wall, it will amplify the signal. (DF is also right - back in the day there were separate 'repeaters' you could buy. Now just about all powered switched work as repeaters as well.)
topane
05-01-2002, 05:24 AM
Maximum distance is 100m -- I don't think you'll have any trouble in your home. Unless you have a big mansion.
eSDee
05-01-2002, 08:50 AM
Every single one of you is awesome. Thanks :thumb:
Burzhui
05-01-2002, 09:13 AM
Originally posted by topane
Maximum distance is 100m -- I don't think you'll have any trouble in your home. Unless you have a big mansion.
yep you're right that's the max distance for cat 5