Chapter 7: Computer Link Function
If the distance between nodes is greater than 500 m, connect a repeater as shown below, or to increase the number of segments by branching. The figure below is an example of a system with a maximum of 1500 m of cable. Arrange the configuration so that there are never more than two repeaters between any two nodes along any path.
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Basic connections in a 10BASE5 system (maximum 1500 m using repeaters)
CAUTION
Connect the repeater to the coaxial cable through a transceiver and transceiver cable. Repeaters can be connected to any transceiver in the same segment. The installation distance between transceivers is considered to be a multiple of "2.5m" lengths. That is, any cable length should be evenly divisible by 2.5 m and not have a remainder.