Maximum distance from Modem and best cable type to use (CAT type).

[JNickVA1]

Greetings fellow Almond+ers. I just hooked up my Almond+ for the first time and was it ever easy! Now that I see how easy, I want to move the Almond+ but still use it as a router, meaning I still need the direct connection to my modem. So I have 3 related questions:

1. How far, realistically, can I have the Almond+ from my modem? (In other words, what is the maximum network cable length between the Almond+ and the modem?)
2. What type of network cable should be used? CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT 7?
3. Will I have to re-run the router setup after I unplug the Almond+

Thank you all

[mparadis]

Welcome!
2) Cat 6 is best.
1) with Cat 6 you should be able to have a run of almost 300 feet I believe but I assume your distance would be much shorter.
3) no you shouldn't have to set it up a second time.

Also, if you are going to be moving the almond+, I recommend aiming for the center of your house to provide the best overall coverage, and try wall mounting it.

Any other questions just ask.

[jrwhitehead]

I'd recommend CAT5e and wouldn't bother with CAT6 as the benefits are virtually non existent in a 1Gbps home network. CAT5e runs can also be upto 100m (~300 feet).

Cheers
James

[JNickVA1]

Thanks to both of you. I'm going to now move the Almond+ router!

[mr23]

Depending on what you run the cable by, you might want a better quality cable to assure a good shield.
Make sure not to pinch or otherwise damage it while running it, and don't make any sharp radius/corner.
Before running it, make sure it fits well into the Almond+ port !!!
Always Always Always test the cable fully before using it. I made that mistake once, will not make it again (-mparadis)

[mparadis]

In addition to @mr23 list of suggestions. Always Always Always test the cable fully before using it. I made that mistake once, will not make it again.