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IEEE assigned names

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by airwolf171

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What is the IEEE names for the following cables?
1.Thin Net.
2.Thick Net.
3.UTP

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by johnm

Thin Net is usually designated 10Base2, Thick Net is 10Base5, and UTP is 10BaseT but the UTP wiring is often rated by Category. Category 3 is up to 16 Mbps and Category 5 is up to 100 Mbps. Category 5e UTP is rated "gigabit" cable and has been available for several years.

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