Cable Specifications; Ethernet Cable Specifications - Cisco 881W - Integrated Services Router Wireless Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix A Technical Specifications
1. Use a straight-through cable for NT interfaces.
2. Use a crossover cable for TE interfaces.

Cable Specifications

This section provides specifications for the following Ethernet cables:
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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-12
Table A-12
Type
10BASE-T
100BASE-T
1000BASE-T
Maximum Cable Length
The maximum length for the Ethernet cables that connect equipment to the router is 328 feet
(100 meters). This length is also the maximum distance between the router and the equipment connected
to it.
Cisco 860 Series, Cisco 880 Series, and Cisco 890 Series Integrated Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
lists the specifications that apply to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.
Ethernet Cable Specifications
Category
Category 3 or 5
Category 5 or higher
Category 5 or higher
Cable Specifications
A-7