| Transmission speed | 10 Mbps | Up to 10 Mbps |
| Media type | Twisted pair cables (typically CAT3 or CAT5) | Twisted pair or coaxial cables |
| Maximum distance | 100 meters (approximately 328 feet) | 1,200 meters (approximately 4,000 feet) |
| Connection method | RJ-45 connector | Various connectors (commonly terminal blocks) |
| Topology | Star topology | Linear bus topology |
| Device count | Up to 1,024 devices (with switch connections) | Up to 32 devices (theoretically over 128) |
| Signal transmission | Baseband signaling | Differential signaling |
| Collision management | Uses CSMA/CD protocol | No collision; supports master-slave configuration |
| Application areas | LANs, office networks, data centers | Industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA systems |
| Power supply | Requires separate power supply | Some devices can be powered from the bus |