Bandwidth

Bandwidth is the measure of a network’s capacity to transfer data, affecting how quickly information can move across the network. Variations in network signals can cause degradation, often due to cables that are too long or of the incorrect type.

Table 7-3 Network Media and Data Rates

Network Media	Data Rate
Fast Ethernet	100 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet	1 Gbps
10 Gigabit Ethernet	10 Gbps
Cable	10-100 Mbps
Fiber Optic	10 Gbps
T1	1.544 Mbps
Fast Ethernet	100 Mbps
E1	2.048 Mbps