
Fast Ethernet Networking
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10B
ASE
-T E
THERNET
GUIDELINES
The following general guidelines apply to 10Base-T Ethernet net-
works:
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The maximum length of 10Base-T segments is 330 feet (100
meters).
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The maximum number of nodes on a 10Base-T segment is
one.*
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Two-pair EIA/TIA Categor y 3 (NEMA standard) or higher UTP
cable may be used. For convenience and easy upgrade, Faral-
lon recommends using 2-pair Categor y 5 UTP cable for both
10Mbps and 100Mbps.
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The maximum number of hubs or repeaters between any two
nodes in the network is four.
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The maximum number of segments between any two nodes in
the network is five.
*With Farallon EtherWave, you can connect as many as seven
nodes to a hub por t in an EtherWave 10Base-T daisy chain.
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