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Appendix C
Network Cabling
Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines ..................................................................................... C-1
Category 5 Cable ........................................................................................................... C-1
Category 5 Cable Specifications ...................................................................... .......C-2
Twisted Pair Cables .................................. .............................................................. C-2
Cabling .................................................................................................................... C-4
Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) .................................................................................. C-5
Patch Cables ....................................................................................................... ....C-6
RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connectors . ........................................................................ C-6
Conclusion .............................................................................................................. C-7