Understanding the General Rules
This section describes general rules for configuring an Ethernet network using fiber as the backbone medium. It also provides rules to ensure that your network configuration conforms to distance limitations imposed by Ethernet and networking equipment. Use these guidelines for building your network.
Refer to the sections that follow for specific rules for:
❑Determining maximum
❑Connecting various horizontal media
❑Examples of recommended
Basic Network Rules
This section outlines the basic network rules and the 3Com recommendations for these rules. For additional
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Table 2-1. Seven Basic Network Rules
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1 | If possible, use | Use 62.5 micron cable to conform with |
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| backbone medium. | FDDI standards. |
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