Creating a Table for depicting the Different Types of Ethernet Cables
For this post, I am going to make an attempt at creating a table about the different types of Ethernet cables using HTML.
I am going to base the my table on "Table 2-2 Examples of Types of Ethernet" found on page 37 of the CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 1 by Wendell Odom.
Let's give it a try.
| Speed | Common Name | Informal IEEE Standard Name | Formal IEEE Standard Name | Cable Type, Maximum Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mbps | Ethernet | 10BASE-T | 802.3 | Copper, 100 m |
| 100 Mbps | Fast Ethernet | 100BASE-T | 802.3u | Copper, 100 m |
| 1000 Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet | 1000BASE-LX | 802.3z | Fiber, 5000 m |
| 1000 Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet | 1000BASE-T | 802.3ab | Copper, 100 m |
| 10 Gbps | 10 Gig Ethernet | 10GBASE-T | 802.3an | Copper, 100 m |
Comment:
It wasn't too difficult to create a basic table using HTML.
Yes, the end result is a little plain to look at.
I tried to add a grid around each cell. According to Blogger, in order to do that, I have to enable CSS on my blog. Apparently, it is easy to do so.
By enabling CSS on my blog, I can add further enhancements to the table to make it more visually appealing, such as making each alternating row a different color.
Therefore, I will enable CSS in the very near future.
Anything to make my blog better.
Meanwhile, I will add hyperlinks for each cell under the Formal IEEE Standard Name column.
That's easily done.
