6m long ethernet cable from TC to Modem?
I'm just re-arranging my front room and it would be aesthetically pleasing if I could relocate my TC into a media cabinet about 6m from the modem. At present they are right next to each other on a short ethernet cable. Will a 6m ethernet cable (Cat 6) still carry the signal just as well between modem and TC, or will this adversely affect performance? Thanks.
RobHamac, welcome to the discussions!
This will work just fine with virtually no loss in signal quality over the shorter cable. Since you are using Cat 6, it might be better than the cable that was originally furnished with the modem.
Just remember that Cat 6 cannot be bent as sharply as Cat 5, so no sharp right angle turns.
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