Milan Technology MIL-S1000 user manual Planning your Network, 10Base-T Ethernet Network Guidelines

Chapter 2 Planning your Network

Before you install your MIL-S1000, you should review the guidelines for setting up Ethernet networks. Further, you should plan your network to take maximum advantage of its switching capabilities.

10Base-T Ethernet Network Guidelines

#The maximum length of a 10Base-T cable segment is 100 meters (328 feet).

#The maximum number of nodes on a 10Base-T segment is one (1) for regular 10Base-T.

#The recommended cable type is EIA/TIA Category 3 or higher.

#The maximum network diameter is 500 meters (1,640 feet) for Ethernet networks.

#The maximum number of segments between any two nodes in the network is five.

#The maximum number of hubs or repeaters between any two nodes in the network is four.