Transition Networks SGFEB10 Series - Cable Specifications; Copper Cable Specs; TP Port Specs

Transition Networks SGFEB 10/100/1000 Bridging Media Converter User Guide
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Cable Specifications
The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications.
Copper Cable Specs
Category 5 (minimum requirement) STP or UTP
Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation: 22.0 dB /100 m @ 100 MHz
Maximum Cable Distance: 100 meters (328 ft)
• Straight-through OR crossover twisted-pair cable may be used.
• Shielded (STP) OR unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable may be used.
• All pin pairs (1&2, 3&6, 4&5, 7&8) are active pins in a Gigabit Ethernet network.
• Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins:
(e.g., blue/white & white/blue, orange/white & white/orange, etc.)
• Do not use flat or silver satin wire.
TP Port Specs
1000BaseT Twisted Pair Ports:
• Connector: RJ45
• MDI/MDI-X selection: Automatic