SUBJECT:

Thin Ethernet's network limitation and cabling.

QUESTION:

What is the limitation of cabling system for Thin ethernet network ?

ANSWER:

Thin Ethernet network has the following characteristics and
limitations:

. Maximum cable segment length (between repeaters) is 185 meters.
. Total cable length (with repeaters) is 925 meters.
. The maximum number of stations (nodes) supported is 256.
. The maximum number of stations supported per segment is 30.
. Cable uses RG58 A/U coax.
. Connects to Thick Ethernet or UTP segments through a repeater
or bridge.

Thin Ethernet network connections are made from the adapter's coaxial
port with a BNC "T"-type coaxial cable connector and the RG58 A/U
coaxial cable in a daisy chain manner.

Thin Ethernet Cabling

* Uses a bus topology
* The maximum cable length between repeaters (or terminators) is 185
meters.
* The minimum cable length between computers is 0.5 meters.
* The default 185 meter segment length complies with the IEEE 802.3
10Base2 standard.
* A maximum of five 185 meter segments may be connected together,
using commercially available signal repeaters, for a total maximum
cable length of 925 meters.
* A BNC "T" connector is needed at each computer.
* A 50 Ohm cable terminator must be installed at each end of the
cable.
* One of the two terminators should be the grounded type and
connected to ground.