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Gigabit Ethernet
Over Copper - March 1999

This paper discusses the cabling issues and questions surrounding Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 (copper) cabling. The paper presents the IEEE 802.3ab Task Force's firm direction to support Cat5 and details on how it will work.

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Gigabit Ethernet
Overview - updated May 1999

This paper presents an overview of Gigabit Ethernet, including Ethernet's current position in the industry, applications driving the need for more bandwidth, Gigabit Ethernet as a strategic evolution for networks, Gigabit Ethernet technology fundamentals and network migration scenarios.

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Gigabit Ethernet
Over Copper - October 1998

This paper discusses the cabling issues and questions surrounding Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 (copper) cabling. The paper presents the IEEE 802.3ab Task Force's firm direction to support Cat5 and details on how it will work.

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Gigabit Ethernet
Over Copper - November 1997

This paper provides a brief overview of the technical foundations of Gigabit Ethernet over four pair UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Category 5 cabling. Topics covered included cabling issues, the technical approach, and a discussion of how the 100BASE-T standard builds upon the techniques pioneered in Fast Ethernet and advanced Digital Signal Processing.