Recommended maximum cable lengths

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The maximum recommended cable length is 200 feet from the LNBFs to the furthest receiver.

Legacy SW21 and SW42 switches

As can be seen from this chart, the total length in feet from the receiver to the LNB can be much longer if the switch(es) are mounted closer to the receiver.

Receiver to switch SW21 to LNBF SW42 to LNBF
10 165 150
20 155 140
30 140 130
40 115 100
50 100 85
60 85 60
70 60 40
80 40 30
90 10 10