Ethernet 100Base-TX Network

• The most popular 100Base-X standard, runs over existing 5 UTP wire of 10Base-T

• Only two segments, length ~200m

• Can mix 10 Base-T and 100Base-T stations/NICs with hubs that take both types

• Use the same 802.3 MAC standard of 10 Base-T

• Market has chosen Ethernet 100Base-TX for desktop connection over FDDI

• Read classic tutorial on Fast Ethernet

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