
User Manual for the NETGEAR 7300 Series Layer 3 Managed Switch Software
Note: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same
Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable
When using the new
Cabling
The
If installing new cable, we recommend using Category 5e cable, since it costs about the same as Category 5 cable. If using the existing cable, be sure to have the cable plant tested by a professional who can verify that it meets or exceeds either
Length
The maximum distance limitation between two pieces of equipment is 100 m, as per the original Ethernet specification. The
Return Loss
Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from impedance changes in the cabling link. The nature of
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