long ethernet (LAN) cable

[Guest]

Tried to set up a home network using 6m long ethernet cable.

Was able to connect one PC to a router, but another PC would show "cable
unplugged".

Exactly the same cable was used.

Anyone came across something like this?

 

[Jim Macklin]

It is possible the jack on the computer is damaged or just
dirty. Blow the jack out with compressed air and try again.
Also, try a different cable. The 6 meter (20 foot) cable is
well within the length allowed.


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| Tried to set up a home network using 6m long ethernet
cable.
|
| Was able to connect one PC to a router, but another PC
would show "cable
| unplugged".
|
| Exactly the same cable was used.
|
| Anyone came across something like this?

 

[Guest]

Thanks Jim.

That other PC can be connected to a router using a shorter cable alright.
And the first PC is connected to the router using this 6m cable without a
problem.

Very strange isn't it?

At what length could the length become a problem?

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

At what length could the length become a problem?

100 m.

Hans-Georg

 

[KiwiBJ]

100 metres is max Ethernet cable length, is the network card on the PC
that's not working enabled ?

 

[Guest]

Thanks Hans-Georg!
Appreciate it.

100 m.

Hans-Georg

 

[Guest]

Thanks BJ!

The card is enabled alright.

Is this possible that a network card does not have enough _power_ to connect
over longer distance? You see, it works OK when connected using <2m cable to
the router or directly to the modem.

I have a temporary setup for the moment, just wondering what could be wrong
with the initial setup.

BTW I have crimped the 6m cable myself on both ends - RJ45 connector on one
end and a wall socket on the other. It is my first hand made cable. Again, it
works fine with the first PC.

Appreciate everyone's input.

 

[Guest]

Thanks BJ!

The card is enabled alright.

Is this possible that a network card does not have enough _power_ to connect
over longer distance? You see, it works OK when connected using <2m cable to
the router or directly to the modem.

I have a temporary setup for the moment, just wondering what could be wrong
with the initial setup.

BTW I have crimped the 6m cable myself on both ends - RJ45 connector on one
end and a wall socket on the other. It is my first hand made cable. Again, it
works fine with the first PC.

Appreciate everyone's input.

 

[Guest]

I have a similar problem, a new PC with Vista will not work using the same
cable I have used for years on XP. I installed a new network card and it
still won't work.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I have a similar problem, a new PC with Vista will not work using the
same cable I have used for years on XP. I installed a new network
card and it still won't work.

Did you try another Ethernet cable? Another port on your switch/hub?