Twisted Pair Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk
In constructing a twisted pair backbone, one additional configuration rule must be considered:
❑There can be no more than eight 10BASE-T Modules in the path between any two transceivers due to the Ethernet four-repeater rule (each 10BASE-T Module counts as a 1/2 repeater). You must add a bridge if you have more than eight 10BASE-T Modules serially connected.
The configuration in Figure 2-2 illustrates a possible unshielded twisted pair network using 22 gauge cable.
Figure 2-2. Unshielded Twisted Pair Network
Note that when connecting two concentrators with twisted pair cable, use port 8 on one of the 10BASE-T Modules and disable crossover mode for that port. This allows a direct connection to another 10BASE-T Module without the need for an intervening adapter. (Refer to Dip Switch SW3 (Crossover Mode, Channel Select, Squelch) in Chapter 1 for information on crossover mode and the crossover mode switch setting.)
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