Table a-5 ethernet cable specifications, Cable specifications, Ethernet cable specifications – Cisco 520 User Manual

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Cisco Secure Router 520 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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Appendix A Specifications

Cable Specifications

Cable Specifications

This section provides specifications for the following Ethernet cables, which you might need to provide:

Straight-through cable

Crossover cable

Because of the autocrossover (autosensing) function, both straight-through and crossover cables can be
used for the Ethernet LAN port.

Ethernet Cable Specifications

Table A-5

provides specifications that apply to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.

Table A-5

Ethernet Cable Specifications

Type

Category

10BASE-T

Category 3 or 5

100BASE-T

Category 5 or higher

Maximum Cable Length

The maximum length for the Ethernet cables that connect the equipment to the router is 328 ft (100 m).
This length is also the maximum distance between the router and the equipment connected to it.

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