Milan Technology MIL-S1000 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 2 Planning your Network
Before you install your MIL-S1000, you should review the
guidelines for setting up Ethernet networks. Further, you
should plan your network to take maximum advantage of
its switching capabilities.
10Base-T Ethernet Network Guidelines
# The maximum length of a 10Base-T cable segment is
100 meters (328 feet).
# The maximum number of nodes on a 10Base-T
segment is one (1) for regular 10Base-T.
# The recommended cable type is EIA/TIA Category 3 or
higher.
# The maximum network diameter is 500 meters (1,640
feet) for Ethernet networks.
# The maximum number of segments between any two
nodes in the network is five.
# The maximum number of hubs or repeaters between
any two nodes in the network is four.