Episode 2 | Testing the Limits of Twisted Pair Copper

Beyond Bandwidth

Beyond Bandwidth
Episode 2 | Testing the Limits of Twisted Pair Copper
Feb 12, 2026 Season 3 Episode 2
Leviton Manufacturing, Inc.

In this episode of Beyond Bandwidth, guest host Todd Harpel sits down with Mike Dodds, a Leviton Testing Engineer responsible for hundreds of extended distance tests on copper and fiber. Todd and Mike explore:

  • The effects that conductor size and temperature can have on the total distance supported
  • Whether different types of transmission equipment also affect extended distance capabilities
  • If a successful connection necessarily guarantees the required functionality