GLOSSARY
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable.
100BASE-FX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable.
1000BASE-LX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 9/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-SX
IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core fiber cable.
1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs of Category 5 UTP cable.
Auto-Negotiation
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode (e.g., 100 Mbps and half or full duplex) based on the capabilities of the node to which it is connected.
