12.6. Dedicated Data Home Networks
For those who are able to install their own dedicated LAN wiring or pay others to do it, and are willing to be confined to the few sites where the LAN connectors are located, the ultimate in performance and reliability is available.
The principal LAN specifications are listed in the following table:
| Standard Name | Gross Bit Rate | Wire Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IEEE 802.3 | 10 Mb/s | 10 BASE-T, 100 meters of CAT3 wire |
| IEEE 802.3v | 100 Mb/s | 100 BASE-T, 100 meters of CAT5 wire |
| IEEE 802.3z | 1 Gb/s | 1000 BASE-T, 100 meters of CAT5 wire |
| IEEE 802.ae | 10 Gb/s | Fiber only |
Further information on LANs may be found as www.uts.utexas.edu/ethernet/ethernet or www.10gea.org.
The following are not considered to be LANs, but the are used to interconnect equipment via ...
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