Ethernet network cabling guidelines, Table b-1 – Cisco 1751 User Manual

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Appendix B Cabling Specifications

Ethernet Network Cabling Guidelines

B-2

Cisco 1751 Router Hardware Installation Guide

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Ethernet Network Cabling Guidelines

Table B-2

describes guidelines for creating Ethernet networks. Figures might

vary, depending on the manufacturer of the network equipment.

Table B-1

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable (RJ-45-to-RJ-45) Pinouts

RJ-45 Pin

1

1.

Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used for signaling but to reduce radiated cable emissions.

Signal

Direction

RJ-45 Pin

1

TX+

—>

1

2

TX–

—>

2

3

RX+

<—

3

6

RX–

<—

6

Table B-2

Ethernet Cabling Guidelines

Specification

10BaseT

100BaseTX

Maximum
segment length

100 meters

100 meters

Maximum number
of segments per
network

5

With Class I
repeaters:
1

With Class II
repeaters:
2

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