100BASE-TX

• Requires Category 5 (‘CAT5’) cabling

  • No more, no less

• 100BASE-TX runs on 2 wire pairs

  • 1-2, 3-6, like 10BASE-T

• Cheap today

  • Built-in in PC chipset
  • Has replaced 10BASE-T equipment

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