On Thu, 16 May 2002, Ian Burgess wrote:
> > *bzzzt* coax (ie, 10 base2) is maxxed out at 185 metres. Thats how
> > long the minimum ethernet frame (64 bytes) is when transmitted down the
> > wire (so that the most distant station can detect collisions).
>
> actually 182.88 metres.
> the older people would appreciate that this standard was ratified years ago.
> 10base2 is 200 yards.
> 10base5 is 500 yards
>
Its good to see that proper measurements are still referred to.
Phil.
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