Episode 39: Ethernet Standards over Copper
This episode explains the Ethernet standards that operate over copper cabling, from early Fast Ethernet to Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It describes how cable categories, frequencies, and distances determine what speeds can be achieved, and how standards like 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, and 10GBASE-T fit into enterprise deployments. These details are essential to know for the exam, as they directly test your ability to match Ethernet standards to media specifications.
Examples are provided to show where each standard is applied, such as 100BASE-TX in legacy networks or 10GBASE-T in modern data centers. Troubleshooting considerations include identifying when poor cabling quality causes degraded performance, or when cable length exceeds the standard’s maximum distance. By understanding Ethernet standards over copper, you’ll be able to answer exam questions and make informed design and support decisions in real environments. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.
