Difference between 100Baset & 100BaseTx

[omal]

Hi

Can someone explain the difference between 100BaseT and 100BaseTX please?

And also what is the meaning of 'Base'? I read it as Base singalling, but I do not understand what exactly does it mean.

Thanks!

Omal

[Craig Norborg]

100BaseT and 100BaseTX are basically the same thing. Technically I think 100BaseT would encompass all the 100BaseT (copper) technologies (ie: 100BaseTX (RJ45 - 2 pair), 100BaseT4 (RJ45 - 4 pair)) vs. the 100BaseF (optical) technologies.

As for the "base", there are two types of signalling, broadband and baseband. If you don't know the difference, check here...

http://www.pcwebopedia.com/TERM/b/broadband_transmission.html

http://www.pcwebopedia.com/TERM/B/baseband.html

[thisisshanky · Accepted solution]

Actually 100BaseT is the generic name assigned to FastEthernet technology. Again 100BaseT is of three types.

1. 100BaseTx

2. 100BaseT4.

3. 100BaseFx

100BaseTx use 4 wires, while 100BaseT4 uses 8 wires. 100BaseFx uses 2 strands of MMF.

100BaseTx requires that you use Cat5 STP cable.

100BaseT4 can be run on Cat3, 4 or 5 UTP cable.

Hope that helps!

[omal]

Hi

Thank you so much for both of your answers.

All the Best!!!!

Omal.

[omal]

Hi

Thank you so much for both of your answers.

All the Best!!!!

Omal.