Cable Ethernet used for connecting devices.
Cable Ethernet used for connecting devices.
It shouldn't impact internet speed negatively at that length. You can find more details in the table on Ethernet cable types and their supported lengths.
Cat6 supports full gigabit speeds up to 328 feet. Beyond that, performance drops more than speed, affecting overall connectivity. Packet loss may happen, which users might notice as a decrease in speed even if the connection remains active.
Cat5e supports 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps over up to 100 meters, which is about 328 feet. Cat6 matches what Cat5e offers and adds support for 10 Gbps up to roughly 50 meters, typically between 45-55 meters. Cat6a extends the 10 Gbps capability to 100 meters. Distance doesn’t limit speed. Be aware that some budget Ethernet cables, known as CCA, use aluminum layers instead of solid copper, resulting in higher resistance. Certain network cards that enable low-power modes by default might struggle with these cables over more than 30 meters if those power-saving features remain active.
I utilize a 100-foot cable: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W...UTF8&psc=1. For a home run, I kept my PC close to the router to maintain consistent speeds as with a 3-foot cable. You might want to purchase a cheaper 100-foot option and test it inside before committing, for added confidence.
It doesn't matter the distance—whether it's 3, 10, 50 or 100 meters.
The delay isn't significant enough to impact most uses. No matter the cable length, aim for less than 1ms latency to your router at all times.
I made the error myself with the CCA before I learned much about networking and realized it was very inexpensive.
Use UV-resistant cable to protect it from sun damage over time.