Network cable requirements

The cable length and quality affect the quality of the signal. Observe the following cable requirements:

  • Cable type: 100BaseTx

  • Cable category: minimum CAT5e

  • Shielding: SF/UTP, S/UTP, SF/FTP or S/FTP

  • Number of insulated conductor pairs and insulated conductor cross-section: at least 2 x 2 x 0.22 mm²

  • Maximum cable length between two nodes when using patch cables: 50 m

  • Maximum cable length between two nodes when using installation cables: 100 m

  • UV-resistant if installed outdoors.

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