Cable Specifications; Table; Maximum Cable Length - Cisco 860 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix A Technical Specifications

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-8
Table A-8
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). This
length is also the maximum distance between the router and the equipment connected to it.
OL-16193-01
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
Cisco 860 Series and Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
Cable Specifications
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