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From: romeo@lindy.Stanford.EDU (Patrick Goebel)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: 10BaseT on 26 AWG UTP?
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Date: 19 Mar 90 21:58:12 GMT
Sender: romeo@lindy.Stanford.EDU (Patrick Goebel)
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Due to limited conduit capacity, it has been suggested to us that we
pull 26 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP) to support a planned 10BaseT
ethernet instead of the standard 24 AWG wire.  I have heard that one
can use either 22, 24 or 26 AWG wire with only a corresponding
reduction in the length of the maximum run.  However, I am concerned
that there might be additional electrical differences that could cause
the 22 and 26 AWG media to fall outside the 10BaseT specs.  Does
anyone know if the current form of the 10BaseT "standard" specifies
only a 24 AWG medium?

Many thanks,
patrick goebel--romeo@lindy.stanford.edu