Connecting to an Ethernet network
The Netopia R2121 supports Ethernet connections through its eight Ethernet ports. The Router automatically
detects which Ethernet port is in use.
You can connect either 10Base-T or EtherWave Ethernet networks to the Netopia R2121. The following table
displays some important attributes of these types of Ethernet.
Attribute
Max. length of backbone,
branch, or end to end (cable
length)
Cable type
Netopia R2121 port used
Other restrictions
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EtherWave
10Base-T
330 feet
330 feet
(100 meters)
(100 meters)
Twisted pair
Twisted pair
(10Base-T)
(10Base-T)
Ethernet
Ethernet
Maximum 8
No daisy
devices (daisy
chain
chained)