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Quick Reference Guide to 100-Mbps Media Systems

9.3 Components Used For a 100-Mbps Connection


Shown next is a block diagram of the components that can be used to make a connection to the 100-Mbps media system.

FIGURE 9.2 Block diagram of a 100-Mbps network connection

The figure shows the components defined in the IEEE standard for making an attachment to a 100-Mbps media system. These components differ somewhat from the ones used in a 10-Mbps system.

- Physical Medium
- Physical Layer Device
- Medium Independent Interface
- Data Terminal Equipment, or Computer

Quick Reference Guide to 100-Mbps Media Systems - 09 SEP 95
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