Ethernet (network) at a glance

Connecting to networks

300' (100 m) 1 A network cable can not be longer than 300' (100 m) without the use of special extension methods. The total length includes the “visible” length (from the SMART product to the wall) and the “non-visible” length (the cable behind the wall to the network switch).

The cable is rated for the data communications speed and category of the network and connected equipment (for example, Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7).