ports of this switch are capable of accepting 10/100/1000basetx connections. the switch automatically senses and adapts itself to the presence of network standards. when connects to a 1000baset network, the ports operate at 2000 mbps in full?duplex mode. when connects to a 100basetx network, the ports operate at 100 mbps in half?duplex mode and 200 mbps in full?duplex mode. when connects to a 10baset network, the ports operate at 10 mbps in half?duplex mode and 20 mbps in full?duplex mode. the maximum range of a 1000baset network connected to the switch is 100 meters with category 5e or better 4-pair stp/utp cable. the maximum range of a 100basetx network connected to the switch is 100 meters with category 5 or better stp/utp cable. a 10baset network may range up to 100 meters with category 3, 4, 5, or better stp/utp cable.

    the following table summarizes the port and cable specifications for this switch.