Ethernet Cat6 maximum channel length

By Sebastian Corsini — real-time information, with years of fact-checking experience.

Category 6 channel maximum is 100 m, commonly installed as a 90 m permanent link plus 10 m patch cords.

Cat6 channel length
PropertyValue
Maximum channel length100 m
Typical link + patch90 m + 10 m

Source: Cabling standards.

FAQ

What is the Cat6 maximum channel length?

100 m.

What is a common installation split?

90 m permanent link + 10 m patch cords.