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Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network
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The type of cable you use depends on the speed of your network. A network
running at 10 Mbps can use lower grade cable than a network running at 100
Mbps. Table 4: Cable Specifications for Copper Connection, shows the cable
requirements for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks.
Table 4: Cable Specifications for Copper Connection
Ethernet Type Cable Requirements Maximum Length
10BASE-T Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP or STP 100 M (328 ft.)
100BASE-TX Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP or STP 100 M (328 ft.)