TITLE
    Ethernet: Cable and Network Specifications
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
1923
1/21/88
12/17/99

TOPIC

    When ordering and installing Ethernet cable, be sure the cable and network meet the following defined physical specifications.


DISCUSSION

    10BASE5 (Ethernet)
    10BASE2 (Cheapernet)

    Cable
    0.4 in diameter
    0.2 diameter
    50 ohm
    50 ohm (RGA58A/U)
    Double Shielded
    Single Shielded
    Segment Length
    500 m
    185 m
    Network Span
    2500 m
    925 m
    Nodes per Segmen
    100
    30
    Node Spacing
    2.5 m
    0.5 m min
    Capacitance per Node
    4 pf max
    8 pf max

Document Information
Product Area: Communications-Networking
Category: LocalTalk-EtherTalk-Token Ring
Sub Category: EtherTalk and Ethernet

Copyright © 2000 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.