100Base-Tx Network - Enterasys Matrix 7H4202-72 Hardware Installation Manual

100BASE-TX Network

100BASE-TX Network
Fixed front panel ports of the 7H4202‐72 provide a connection that supports Category 5
UTP cabling. The device at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE
802.3‐2002 100BASE‐TX Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at
100 Mbps. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.
2-2 Network Requirements
Note: The fixed ports of the module support Category 5 UTP cabling with an impedance
between 85 and 111 ohms for 100 Mbps operation.
The module is capable of operating at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The module automatically
senses the speed of the other device and adjusts its speed accordingly.