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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about cable length focus on how longer Ethernet cables, such as 100-foot Cat6 patch cables, can affect network performance. Users report slower internet speeds on PCs connected with longer cables compared to those with shorter connections. The tag covers troubleshooting issues like signal degradation over distance, proper cable types for home networking, and setup considerations for bridging connections in Windows 7. Common themes include verifying cable quality, avoiding interference, and understanding length limits for reliable data transfer.
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    Windows 7 Network Bridging in Win7 with two PC's and one FiOS router.

    Hey everyone; I recently built a computer and I'm using an integrated NIC (only because I'm too lazy to buy my own) on two PC's. My current PC is right next to the router, with a patch (Straight-Through) cable running to Port 1 on the Verizon FiOS router, and the Internet speed is incredible...
    • mgreen
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    • bridging cable length cat6 data termination ethernet fios internet speed lan network network issues network setup nic pc configuration router static ip tech support windows 7 wired connection wireless
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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