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  • Extended-Reach Structured Cabling: Applying Engineered Guidance Beyond the 100-Meter Channel
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    Diane Forbes · April 2026
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*Structured cabling has long provided the foundation for predictable, interoperable communications infrastructure. For decades, the 100 meter (m) horizontal channel defined by ANSI/TIA-568.1 has balanced performance, power delivery, and administrative simplicity across commercial buildings and campus environments. However, facilities are increasingly requiring connectivity in locations that challenge traditional topology assumptions.*
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