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Cisco 860 Series, Cisco 880 Series, and Cisco 890 Series Integrated Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix A Technical Specifications
Cable Specifications
Ethernet Cable Specifications
Table A-15 lists the specifications that apply to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.
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.
Ta b l e A-15 Ethernet Cable Specifications
Type Category
10BASE-T Category 3 or 5
100BASE-T Category 5 or higher
1000BASE-T Category 5 or higher