Table of Contents - Chapter 10 LAN Wiring, Physical Topology, And Interface Hardware 10.1 Introduction 141 10.2 Speeds Of LANs And Computers 141 10.3 Network Interface Hardware 142 10.4 The Connection Between A NIC And A Network 144 10.5 Original Thick Ethernet Wiring 144 10.6 Connection Multiplexing 146 10.7 Thin Ethernet Wiring 147 10.8 Twisted Pair Ethernet 148 10.9 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Wiring Schemes 150 10.10 The Topology Paradox 152 10.11 Network Interface Cards And Wiring Schemes 152 10.12 10/100 Network Interfaces And Autonegotiation 154 10.13 Categories Of Wire 154 10.14 Wiring Schemes And Other Network Technologies 155 10.15 Summary 156 Exercises S Exercises 157