Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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
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
