Re: Hey Roland and others: Arecont Vision 1.3 Mpixel Network(IP) Camera

["Roland Moore" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't think using a series of switches (or hubs for that matter) is an
accepted practice for extending an Ethernet run beyond 100 m. If you find
yourself in that situation I think fiber modems and such are recommended.

"Cam-man" <none@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Matt Ion inspired greatness with:
>
>>> I think idea #2 is workable. The wire distances are too great for idea
>>> #1.
>>
>>Seconded. Ethernet spec maxes out at around 300ft. for 10/100Mbit over
>>Cat-5/5e.
>>  It MAY work on longer runs, but the reliability drops of pretty quickly
>> beyond
>>the spec distance.
>
>
> I didn't think the Ethernet idea all the way through regarding extra
> switches along the path.  Methinks idea #2 is best too.
>