Yes, category 5 cable (STP and UTP) is specified for 100BaseT
communications, and it is also good for 10BaseT, although you only need Cat3
for 10BaseT.

You must be careful with grounding of the shield to prevent ground loops.

Calvin

-----Original Message-----
From: Nicholas Irias <cheapskate@VALUE.NET>
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Martes 12 de Mayo de 1998 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [OT] Re: Network cat5 cabling question


>As long as we're off topic, I have a cat 5 cabling question:
>
>Does shielded cat 5 wire work well for 10BaseT and 100BaseT?
>