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10BaseT

The 10BaseT standard is another 10Mbps standard using UTP cabling. 10BaseT networks have a maximum segment length of 100 meters, and up to a total of five physical segments per network.

10BaseT networks use a star topology with a point-to-point connection between the computer and the hub or switch. 10BaseT can use different categories of UTP cabling, including 3, 4, 5. It can also be used with category 5e and category 6 cabling, but that is a little like renting the Daytona speedway for the day and then cycling around it.


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