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B.5.3 Length
The maximum distance limitation between two pieces of equipment is 100 m, as per the original Ethernet specification. The
B.5.4 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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•The number of transition points, as there is a connection via an
•Removing the jacket that surrounds the four pairs of twisted cable. It is highly recommended that, when
•Untwisting any pair of the
•Cabling or bundling of multiple Category 5 cables. This is regulated by
B.5.5 Near End Cross Talk (NEXT)
Near End Cross Talk is a measure of the signal coupling from one wire to another, within a cable assembly, or among cables within a bundle. NEXT measures the amount of