Introduction of Cable Types in Network

It feels incomplete, like "food without salt", when talking about the network does not touch on the wiring, because we know that the cable is one of the most important in terms of network connection, the following will briefly explain about the type and the type of cable used in a network .. though a bit long and not wide, but hopefully can be useful.

Each cable type has different capabilities and specifications, the introduction of cable types. There are three types of cables are known in general,

•      UTP unshielded twisted pair,
•      STP shielded twisted pair
•      Coaxial cable.

Category for twisted pair (so far), that is:

Giving 1/2/3/4/5/6 category is a category of specifications for each of the copper wires and also for the jack. Each is a series of revisions to the quality of cable, quality cable wrapping (insulator) and also for the quality of "entanglement" (twist) of each pair of wires. In addition, to determine the amount of frequency that can pass on the cable facilities, and also the quality of the insulator so that it can reduce the effects of induction between the wires (noise can be suppressed in such a way).

It should be noted also, specifications between CAT5 and CAT5 enchanced have the same industry standard, but in CAT5e already equipped with insulation to reduce the effect of induction or electromagnetic interference. CAT5e cable can be used to connect networks of up to 1Gbps speeds.

As for coaxial cable, there are two types, that is thick coaxial cable (has a fairly large diameter) and thin coaxial cable (has a smaller diameter).

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