Ethernet Cable Specifications; Maximum Cable Length - Cisco 520 Hardware Installation Manual

Cable Specifications
Cable Specifications
This section provides specifications for the following Ethernet cables, which you might need to provide:
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Because of the autocrossover (autosensing) function, both straight-through and crossover cables can be
used for the Ethernet LAN port.

Ethernet Cable Specifications

Table A-5
Table A-5
Type
10BASE-T
100BASE-T

Maximum Cable Length

The maximum length for the Ethernet cables that connect the equipment to the router is 328 ft (100 m).
This length is also the maximum distance between the router and the equipment connected to it.
Cisco Secure Router 520 Series Hardware Installation Guide
A-4
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
provides specifications that apply to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.
Ethernet Cable Specifications
Category
Category 3 or 5
Category 5 or higher
Appendix A Specifications
OL-12892-01