User Guide

Cables
893-01019-A B-3
Table B-2 shows maximum distances for cables used in a token ring network that
includes the TokenSpeed module.
Token Ring Connectors on the TokenSpeed Module
The token ring ports on the TokenSpeed module have RJ-45 sockets with the pin
numbers and locations shown in Figure
B-1. This connector is equivalent to the
typical connector on a network adapter that is used in a station device or network
node.
Figure B-1. RJ-45 connector on the TokenSpeed module
Table B-2. Cable distances
Cable type 4 Mb/s 16 Mb/s
UTP cable type
Category 3 DIW 200 m 100 m
Category 4 375 m 150 m
Category 5 400 m 200 m
STP cable type
1, 1A, 2 900 m 450 m
6, 9 600 m 300 m
8 400 m 200 m
Note: These distances are accurate only for connection to and from active hubs
and stations. For connections to a passive device, refer to the documentation that
was shipped with that product.
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