Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
The type of cable you use depends on the speed of your network. A network running at 10 Mbps can use lower grade cable than a network running at 100 Mbps. Table 4: Cable Specifications for Copper Connection, shows the cable requirements for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks.
Table 4: Cable Specifications for Copper Connection
Ethernet Type | Cable Requirements | Maximum Length |
| Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP or STP | 100 M (328 ft.) |
| Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP or STP | 100 M (328 ft.) |
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