Can I use an Ethernet switch as a repeater?

Question

network hardware

I have a line of 120-130 meters (cable 5e), the signal does not reach, the question is, if I put a switch in the middle of the line, will the problem be solved?

Answer 1

Yes, it will. Unless we are talking about PoE, of course.

Answer 2

If we are talking about PoE, judging by the tags, then there are special extension cords . Depending on the connected load, they can extend the line from 300 to 500 meters in segments of 100 meters.

Answer 3

Decide, what do you have at the ends of the line? I worked on old 3com switches under 150 meters (if the cook doesn’t lie to us, the installers of half a bay didn’t whistle during laying), I would first try farther devices.