3.1 - Copper Network Cables

Question 1

What does 10BASE-T mean?

Answer 1

10BASE-T supports 10 megabits per second (Mbps) transmission speed over twisted-pair cabling with a maximum length of 100 meters (m). The twisted-pair cables connect with an RJ45 connector. 10BASE-T is a shorthand identifier designated by IEEE. The 10 refers to a maximum transmission speed of 10 Mbps.

Question 2

Cat 3 Maximum Supported

Ethernet Standard?

Answer 2

10BASE-T

Question 3

Category 3 Maximum Supported Distance

Answer 3

100 meters