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UTP Cables
For connecting to an 10BASE-T Ethernet device, a 2-pair Category 3,
4, or 5 UTP cable can be used. For connecting to a 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet device, only 2-pair Category 5 UTP cable can be used.
Connected Device UTP Cable Used
10BASE-T devices Category 3, 4 or 5
100BASE-TX devices Category 5 only
With different wiring, two types of the UTP cables are defined as fol-
lows:
Figure 3-2 Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP
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