Ethernet cable length

rsf1977_again said:
well i know ethernet cable can go about 100m before having issues if that's any help
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It's not an Ethernet connection.. AFAIK - it's proprietary MIDI-based bi-directional communication over CAT5E cable with RJ45 connectors at each end - so it has all the appearances of being Ethernet.
IIRC - the max distance is around 50 ft.
 
s0c9 said:
It's not an Ethernet connection.. AFAIK - it's proprietary MIDI-based bi-directional communication over CAT5E cable with RJ45 connectors at each end - so it has all the appearances of being Ethernet.
IIRC - the max distance is around 50 ft.
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Mmmmmhhh ... It sound's not correct.... Are You sure?
 
s0c9 said:
Mmmmmhh.... what part sounds not correct?
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Only 50 ft for sending and receive simple midi information ...

By the way maximum respect for you man !
The "mmmmmmmhhh " was "think in' loud " sorry if it can be misunderstood
 
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I tried 2 different 50' cat5 cables and neither worked for the MFC101 but work great for my gaming computer. lol
I've switched to 30' and it works great.
 
The maximum length for transferring on even a Cat 6 cable is 100m (328ft.), as was mentioned by rsf1977_again
 
When I talked to M@ about it he said 50' was the longest tested and he recommended 40' at the most. I use 25's and have no issue.
 
phitho said:
The maximum length for transferring on even a Cat 6 cable is 100m (328ft.), as was mentioned by rsf1977_again
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Yes with Ethernet protocols, but this is not Ethernet, just a ethernet cable; what do I mean?
Typical setups orange pair send data, green pair receive data, brown pair for POE (power over Ethernet) blue pair not used.

Fractal uses all 4 pairs, 2 for data and 2 for power, ok no big deal. And I dont know which pairs for what. But we are already outside typical use.
Midi transmission - what is the frequency/bandwidth ?? Or is the midi transmission using a analog carrier wave, after all midi is old.
This would also play a part in transmission distance.

I dont know the midi protocols, so maybe someone could chime in but chances are pretty good it is not the same as Ethernet protocols.


Like he said! (Better than me) :mrgreen
s0c9 said:
It's not an Ethernet connection.. AFAIK - it's proprietary MIDI-based bi-directional communication over CAT5E cable with RJ45 connectors at each end - so it has all the appearances of being Ethernet.
IIRC - the max distance is around 50 ft.
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John
 
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Noriuky73 said:
Trust Him or see his signature ....
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It was something I did for a customer who wanted his tech to change his presets (and IA state) from the FOH that was 80 meters far from his rig. We had only a 100 meters cable and it worked fine, even if having his tech in that position was and still is a weird thing for me :shock
 
Noriuky73 said:
Only 50 ft for sending and receive simple midi information ...

By the way maximum respect for you man !
The "mmmmmmmhhh " was "think in' loud " sorry if it can be misunderstood
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LOL - no problem. The 50' was an arbitrary value provided by FAS to the test team as a "tested" working length. Doesn't mean it's the max working length or guaranteed to work at that distance. My understanding is that preset complexity and the amount of midi data being shipped factors into working distance. However, it is NOT an ethernet connection.
 
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