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On Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:44:16 -0700 (PDT), klem kedidelhopper
<captainvideo462...@gmail.com> wrote:

>I have to install an Internet connection at a location somewhat
>removed from the origination point. The building is very large, spread
>out, and difficult to run wire through. Presently there already is a
>connection terminated in an Rj45 at a point that is only used for one
>week out of every year. All other times there is nothing plugged into
>this jack but the connection remains active. In order to make the
>connection to the new location about 100 feet away can I tap off the
>existing jack and "daisy chain" the wire to the new location  and then
>terminate that wire in a second R45? I now this is not common practice
>but if only one computer is using the line at any particular time
>would this work?  There will never be a time that two computers will
>ever be operating on this line at the same time although for that week
>in question they both may be plugged into it though. would this be an
>issue? I can arrange to have the new location unplugged during this
>time if need be. Thanks for any advice. Lenny

The real issue is line length to the next device.  100 meters or 320 feet
depending typical local units.  Beyond that function is NOT guaranteed by
the standards.  Non-compliant cables, connectors or other connections may
interfere with reliable as well.

?-)