Intel 100BASE-TX manual Appendix B 100BASE-T Topology Rules and Guidelines

Appendix B: 100BASE-T Topology Rules and Guidelines

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 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

These three media specifications are associated with 100BASE-T.

∙100BASE-TX

∙100BASE-FX

∙100BASE-T4

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