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5.3 Fast Ethernet
100Base-TX and 100Base-FX are called "Fast Ethernet." This
is because they use the Ethernet CSMA/CD access rules and
data packet structure, but data travels ten times faster
(100Mbps) than traditional 10Mbps Ethernet.
Below is a list of the cable types and connectors that supported
by Switch for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 100Base-FX
networks.
PORT TYPE CABLES TYPE CONNECTOR
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 UTP only RJ-45
10BASE-T
Cat.3, 4, 5 UTP RJ-45
Table C: Cables & Connectors Supported by FNSW-2400S
In many cases, 10Base-T LANs can quickly and easily upgrade
to 100Base-TX networks. Also, 100Base-FX will become more
popular due to its longer range. Table lists the maximum Fast
Ethernet connection distances.
MAX. LINK DISTANCE COPPER COPPER+FIBER² FIBER
DTE-DTE¹
100m n/a 412m/2,000m
4
1 Class-I Repeater³
200m 261m 272m
1 Class-II Repeater
200m 309m 318m
2 Class-II Repeaters
205m 216m 228m
NOTES: 1) "DTE" is an end-station such as a PC or switch port
2) Copper+Fiber assumes the max. Copper length is used
3) "Repeater" is a standard hub, NOT a Switch.
4) Half-/Full-Duplex. Fiber's distance depends on mode.
Table D: 100Base-TX/FX Topology Rules