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    This document provides an overview of different types of wired network cables, including: - Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable, which is the most popular type and comes in categories determining maximum supported data transmission speeds. UTP uses RJ-45 connectors. - Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable, which is bulkier but more resistant to interference and used for Token Ring networks. - Coaxial cable, which has better resistance to interference than UTP but is more difficult to install. It also supports longer cable lengths. The document discusses crossover vs straight-through cables and their uses for connecting different network devices like hubs and network interface cards.

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    This document provides an overview of different types of wired network cables, including: - Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable, which is the most popular type and comes in categories determining maximum supported data transmission speeds. UTP uses RJ-45 connectors. - Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable, which is bulkier but more resistant to interference and used for Token Ring networks. - Coaxial cable, which has better resistance to interference than UTP but is more difficult to install. It also supports longer cable lengths. The document discusses crossover vs straight-through cables and their uses for connecting different network devices like hubs and network interface cards.

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    This document provides an overview of different types of wired network cables, including: - Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable, which is the most popular type and comes in categories determining maximum supported data transmission speeds. UTP uses RJ-45 connectors. - Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable, which is bulkier but more resistant to interference and used for Token Ring networks. - Coaxial cable, which has better resistance to interference than UTP but is more difficult to install. It also supports longer cable lengths. The document discusses crossover vs straight-through cables and their uses for connecting different network devices like hubs and network interface cards.

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    Chapter 1:

    Review of Wired network

    Objective:

    Introduction:

    Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from


    one network device to another. There are several types of cable
    which are commonly used with LANs. In some cases, a network will
    utilize only one type of cable, other networks will use a variety of
    cable types. The type of cable chosen for a network is related to the
    network's topology, protocol, and size. Understanding the
    characteristics of different types of cable and how they relate to other
    aspects of a network is necessary for the development of a
    successful network.

    Types of Cables

    The following sections discuss the types of cables used in networks


    and other related topics.

    • Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable


    • Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
    • Coaxial Cable

    Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable

    Twisted pair cabling comes in two varieties: shielded and


    Unshielded. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is the most popular and
    is generally the best option for school networks (See Figure. 1).
    Figure.1. Unshielded twisted pair

    The quality of UTP may vary from telephone-grade wire to extremely


    high-speed cable. The cable has four pairs of wires inside the jacket.
    Each pair is twisted with a different number of twists per inch to help
    eliminate interference from adjacent pairs and other electrical
    devices. The tighter the twisting, the higher the supported
    transmission rate and the greater the cost per foot.

    Categories of Unshielded Twisted Pair

    Type Use
    Category1 Voice Only (Telephone Wire)
    Category2 Data to 4Mbps
    Category3 Data to 10Mbps(Ethernet)
    Category4 Data to 20Mbps(16mbps token
    Ring)
    Category5 Data to 100Mbps(Fast Ethernet)

    Unshielded Twisted Pair Connector

    The standard connector for unshielded twisted pair cabling is an RJ-


    45 connector. This is a plastic connector that looks like a large
    telephone-style connector (See Figure. 2). A slot allows the RJ-45 to
    be inserted only one way. RJ stands for Registered Jack, implying
    that the connector follows a standard borrowed from the telephone
    industry. This standard designates which wire goes with each pin
    inside the connector.
    Figure. 2. RJ-45 connector
    Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable

    A disadvantage of UTP is that it may be susceptible to radio and


    electrical frequency interference. Shielded twisted pair (STP) is
    suitable for environments with electrical interference; however, the
    extra shielding can make the cables quite bulky. Shielded twisted pair
    is often used on networks using Token Ring topology.

    Coaxial Cable

    Coaxial cabling has a single copper conductor at its center. A plastic


    layer provides insulation between the center conductor and a braided
    metal shield (See Figure. 3). The metal shield helps to block any
    outside interference from fluorescent lights, motors, and other
    computers.

    Figure. 3. Coaxial cable

    Although coaxial cabling is difficult to install, it is highly resistant to


    signal interference. In addition, it can support greater cable lengths
    between network devices than twisted pair cable.

    Cabling Standards

    This provides connectivity examples for hub-to-hub, hub-to-NIC ,


    NIC -to-NIC , pinouts and color coding for standard ethernet cabling.
    Discussion
    Crossover Cable
    RJ-45 PIN RJ-45 PIN
    1 Rx+ 3 Tx+
    2 Rc- 6 Tx-
    3 Tx+ 1 Rc+
    Straight Through Cable
    6 Tx- 2 Rc-
    RJ-45 PIN RJ-45 PIN
    1 Tx+ 1 Rc+
    2 Tx- 2 Rc-
    3 Rc+ 3 Tx+
    6 Rc- 6 Tx-

    Interconnecting Your Hubs, NIC , and DNI Cards

    As noted in the illustrations below, a crossover cable is required when


    connecting a Hub to a Hub, or a NIC to NIC , or DNI to DNI card, or
    NIC to DNI card. When connecting a Hub to a NIC or DNI card, a
    straight through cable is always used.

    Hub to Hub Connectivity

    Hub to NIC or DNI Card Connectivity


    NIC to DNI Connectivity

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