Ethernet Topologies Summarized.

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Ethernet Topologies Summarized.

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Different types of cables can be used in Ethernet networks. Some of the specifications for Ethernet topologies are summarized below:

10Base-T

10BASE-T is an IEEE standard named IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 10Mbps. It uses Category 3 or better UTP cables. It supports the maximum cable length of 100 meters. It uses an RJ-45 connector.

10Base-FL

10BASE-FL is an IEEE baseband specification for Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 10Mbps. It uses fiber optic cables and supports the maximum cable length of 2000 meters. It uses different connectors, such as ST or SC connectors.

100Base-TX

100BASE-TX is an IEEE baseband specification (IEEE 802.3u) for Ethernet. This is commonly known as Fast Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 100Mbps and the maximum cable length of 100 meters. 100BASE-TX uses Category 5 UTP or STP cables. It uses an RJ-45 connector.

100Base-FX

100BASE-FX is an IEEE baseband specification for Ethernet. This is also known as FDDI. It supports the maximum speed of 100Mbps. The maximum cable length that it supports is 412 meters in half duplex and 2,000 meters in full duplex connections. 100BASE-FX uses fiber optic cables.

1000Base-TX

1000BASE-TX is an IEEE specification for Ethernet. This is commonly known as Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 1000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 100 meters. 1000BASE-TX uses Category 5 UTP cables and RJ-45 connectors.

1000BASE-CX

1000BASE-CX is an IEEE specification for Ethernet. This is commonly known as Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 1000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 25 meters. 1000BASE-CX uses STP cables.

1000BASE-SX

1000BASE-SX is an IEEE specification for Ethernet. This is commonly known as Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 1000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 550 meters. 1000BASE-SX uses fiber optic cables.

1000BASE-LX

1000BASE-LX is an IEEE specification for Ethernet. This is commonly known as Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 1000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 5000 meters. 1000BASE-LX uses fiber optic cables.

10GBASE-SR

10GBASE-SR is an IEEE specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 10000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 82 meters. 10GBASE-SR uses multimode fiber optic cables and operates in full duplex mode.

10GBASE-LR

10BASE-LR is an IEEE specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 10000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 10 kilometers. 10GBASE-LR uses single mode fiber optic cables.

10GBASE-ER

10BASE-ER is an IEEE specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 10000Mbps and the maximum cable length of 40 kilometers. 10GBASE-ER uses single mode fiber optic cables and operates in full duplex mode.

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