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•Repeater based LAN Link using standard UTP at HD (Half Duplex).
Problem:
Range is limited to 100m from the repeater.
Repeater
UTP
Up to 100m
Fast Ethernet Station
(Laptop)
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Up to 100m
Fast Ethernet Station
Figure 1-8  Repeater Half Duplex Connection over UTP
Solution:
Using two 
UTP
Up to 100m
Fast Ethernet Station
(Laptop)
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Figure 1-9  Extending Repeater Half Duplex Connection
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