Cabling Quick Reference
Network cabling is always subject to distance limitations, which depend on the media used
and the bandwidth supported. Table A-1 provides a quick reference by listing the maximum
cabling distance of a variety of network media and cable types.
Table A-1 Cabling Distances for Network Media and Cabling
Media
10/100BASE-TX Ethernet
100BASE-FX
1000BASE-CX
1000BASE-T
Appendix A
Maximum
Cable Type
Distance
EIA/TIA
100 m (328 ft)
1
Category 5 UTP
MMF 62.5/125
400 m half-duplex
2000 m full-duplex
SMF
10 km
2
25 m (82 ft)
STP
EIA/TIA
100 m (328 ft)
Category 5 UTP
(4 pair)