2 Wiring specifications for a protocol such as Ethernet have

2) Wiring specifications for a protocol such as Ethernet have a maximum length for a wire between two stations. Why does there have to be a maximum length for a wire?

Solution

Why does there have to be a maximum length for a wire?

Most installations are well within the 3,000-meter (10,000 ft) theoretical limit for communication. However, the electrical characteristics of the selected cable primarily its capacitance and the number of connected devices can affect the maximum allowable cable length.