What are the different types of computer network cables?

Two main types of computer network cables are an unshamedled twisted pair and shielded twisted steam. Unplugged Twisted Pair (UTP) is today the most common type of computer network cable. It consists of four pairs of eight wires and is connected using the RJ-45 plug, which looks like a re-evaluated telephone connector. UTP is used in the Ethernet network protocol. They are coated from category 6, which includes cables considered capable of sending data as quickly as 1 Gigabit per second to category 2, which only sends data up to 4 megabits per second. Category 1 is reserved for basic telephone use. It differs from category 5e in that it has better resistance to electrical noise and external interference, also known as a crossstall. Category 5, which is not limited to four pairs, but could have up to 100 pairs in the so -called "backbone application", was replaced by category 5e. Category 4 is used in token circular networks and is no longer used as such. Category 3 is still used in some TelefoEthernet (POE) installations and in Ethernet applications.

Cable Cable 7 has been designed as a standard that allows data transfer of 10 Gbps. However, it is a technically shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable and needs a different connector than previous UTP connectors. In November 2010, equipment manufacturers decided to continue using the RJ-45 plug for 10 Gigabit Ethernet products. Category 7 is not recognized by TIA/EIA.

Shielded Treaped Pain (STP) The computer cable uses the Protocol network ring. There are two pairs of four wires, with copper braid or metal shield around the wires. Although it is still used in some installations, it is gradually discarded by the growth of the Ethernet and UTP computer network. Some other types of network cabling are used, such as optical fiber cabling; However, these cables are quite specialized and are generally not used in 2010.