Intel 100BASE-T4 manual Fast Ethernet, Topology Rules, Physical Layer Media Specifications

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A	Fast Ethernet
	Topology Rules

This appendix describes

•100BASE-T physical layer media specifications

•repeater rules

For a complete explanation of the set of 100BASE-T rules and guidelines, refer to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 100BASE-T 802.3u standard.

For information about cables for Ethernet networks, refer to the

Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industry

Association (EIA/TIA) wiring standard EIA/TIA 568.

Physical Layer Media

Specifications

Three media specifications are associated with 100BASE-T:

•100BASE-TX

•100BASE-FX

•100BASE-T4

The following table lists the cable and connector types and the coding scheme that each media specification uses.

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Contents User Guide First edition August Second edition Contents Index Customer Support Inside back cover Plug power cords into each hub, then check LEDs Install the hubsQuick Start Connect the stackOverview FeaturesFront panel Physical DescriptionRJ-45 100BASE-T4 ports Pwr LED matrixStat ColMedia Data %Adapter ExpansionCascade connectors Power receptacleRear panel Media adapter slot Optional equipmentExpansion slot Express Hub InstallingRequirements A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Installing a Single HubStacking Hubs A P T E R 2 Installing the Express HubRemoving a Hub from a Stack Installing Uplink ModulesAdding a Network Management Module NMM Connecting Cables to the Hub DevicesConnectingChecking the LEDs Color Status indications LEDPartitioned Ports Unit Numbering ConventionUsing a Switch to Connect Hubs 100BASE-TX Uplink Module Connecting to 100BASE-TX devicesConnecting to 10BASE-T devices Connecting to 100BASE-FX devicesRouting server 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 Downlink 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 switching hubFast Ethernet Physical Layer Media SpecificationsTopology Rules Distance limitations Basic Rules100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-TX 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-FXRepeater rules Network Topology Extensions Fast Ethernet Topology Rules P E N D I Optional Equipment SpecificationsTechnical Optional EquipmentCascade cables Network Management Module NMMTechnical Specifications Repeater Type Safety Agency ApprovalsInterface Options Electromagnetic Emissions Statement of ConditionsElectromagnetic Susceptibility Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementAvertissement Avvertenza Returning a defective product Limited WarrantyLimitation of liability and remedies 100BASE-T IndexUTP NMM 100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX Intel Automated Customer Support