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G.Z.C (zsolt@telus.net)
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 13:03:06 -0700
Hi,
I've been told, there are basically two different CAT5 UTP standards
the 568A and 568B. They claim that new installations are to use the
568A standard, but people just seem to use whatever they like. It really
makes no difference which standard you use, as long as you keep both ends
of the cable consistent (assuming you are making a straight-thru cable.)
With a 4pair UTP cable, you have the option of using the second set
of wires to expand. Normally only pins 1,2,3,and 6 are used for 10BaseT.
Add to this, you can cross the 1 & 3, and 2 & 6, to make a cross-over cable.
Do you all agree with this? Which is preferred configuration for 100Mhz?
Thanks,
George
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