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Cabling the LAN | |
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Ethernet media and connector requirements |
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Before selecting an Ethernet
implementation, consider the media and connector requirements for each
implementation. Also, consider the level of performance needed by the
network. The cables and connector specifications used to support Ethernet implementations are derived from the Electronic Industries Association and the Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) standards body. The categories of cabling defined for Ethernet are derived from the EIA/TIA-568 (SP-2840) Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards. Figure
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compares
the cable and connector specifications for the most popular Ethernet
implementations. It is important to note the difference in the media
used for 10-Mbps Ethernet versus 100-Mbps Ethernet. Networks with a
combination of 10- and 100-Mbps traffic use UTP Category 5 to support Fast Ethernet.
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