At 01:29 PM 6/2/01 +1000, Alan Priol wrote the following:

>What would be the maximum length allowed for a crossover cable to connect
>another computer to the Host computer.

Gigabit Ethernet (over copper), 1000baseT
Max Len: 100 Meters
Cable: UTP, RJ-45 connectors

Fast Ethernet, 100baseT
Max Len: 100 Meters
Cable: UTP, RJ-45 connectors

Twisted Pair Ethernet, 10baseT
Max Len: 100 Meters
Cable: UTP, RJ-45 connectors

Thin Ethernet , 10 base 2
Max Len: 185 Meters
Cable: RG-58 type coax, 50 ohm impedance

Thick Ethernet, 10 base 5
Max Len: 500 Meters
Cable: RG-58 type coax, 50 ohm impedance

UTP - Unshielded Twisted Pair

CAT5 - Category 5 cable is a type of low loss extended frequency cable that
will support 10 Base T, 100 Base-T and the newer 100VG-AnyLAN applications.
Max length for a CAT 5 crossover cable is 100 Meters (approx 328 feet).

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Gerry Boyd
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