KTI Networks KF-16MS manual UTP Cables, Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP

UTP Cables

For connecting to an 10BASE-T Ethernet device, a 2-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable can be used. For connecting to a 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet device, only 2-pair Category 5 UTP cable can be used.

Connected Device10BASE-T devices 100BASE-TX devices

UTP Cable Used Category 3, 4 or 5 Category 5 only

With different wiring, two types of the UTP cables are defined as fol- lows:

Figure 3-2 Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP

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