When working with networking media, one of the things you have to keep in mind is that the copper and the fiber you are using can only be used over a certain distance, depending on associated speeds and frequencies, as shown in Table 14.1 below. Even though coaxial cable is not really used in modern networks, you should be aware of its limitations because you might find some coaxial cables in legacy network environments.
Table 14.1 – Coaxial Cable Characteristics
Type
Standard
Speed