Extending ethernet length-in wall installation

Armando · Post by **Armando** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:45 pm

I'd like to run CAT5 from one wall, over the ceiling and back down to a parallel wall. My CPU/DAW is located on one wall and the control surface(which must connect to the CPU via ethernet(cross-over cable connection) is located on the parallel wall. This is all pre-drywall.

Is this all that needs to be done or are there things I need to be concerned about, like signal strength or type of cabling or connectors. The total distance needs to be around 40 feet.

Thanks in advance!

Post by **Aaronw** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:45 pm

That length of Cat5 you'll be fine. If you're running pier to pier (from computer to computer w/o a hub) you'll need to wire it in reverse pair (cross over). Otherwise, you'll be ok. Just need some RJ45 connectors and crimpers.

If you ever plan to do more than 2 computers, I'd go ahead and put in a small hub. (They're cheap now days).

Armando · Post by **Armando** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 2:34 am

Thanks!