Ethernet Cable Specifications; Maximum Cable Length - Cisco CISCO871-K9 - 871 Integrated Services Router Hardware Installation Manual

Cable Specifications

Ethernet Cable Specifications

Table A-7
Table A-7
Type
10BASE-T
100BASE-T

Maximum Cable Length

The maximum length for the Ethernet cables that connect equipment to the router is 328 ft (100 m). The
length also indicates the maximum distance between the router and the equipment connected to it.
Cisco 850 Series and Cisco 870 Series Access Routers Hardware Installation Guide
A-6
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-5331-01