Physical/Link Layer Components
ALWAYS choose STANDARDS!!!
Between buildings: FIBER!
Within buildings: EIA/TIA Level/Category 5 UTP to the desktop (horizontal); Cat 5 and/or fiber for vertical riser
Ethernet (10BaseT and/or 100BaseT)
Topology: star-wired, from each workstation to wiring closet on same floor; hubs/switches should be within 75 meters of furthest workstation location