Until recently, — were the only medium used to connect devices on networks.

A wide variety of networking cables are available. — cables use COPPER to transmit data.

— cables use GLASS OR PLASTIC to transmit data.

These cables differ in —3

You need to know what type of cable to use based on the —.

You also need to be able to —2 problems along the way.

is a type of copper cabling that is used for TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS and most ETHERNET networks.

A — forms a CIRCUIT that transmits data.

The pair is — to provide protection against —, the noise generated by adjacent pairs of wires in the cable.

Pairs of copper wires are encased in — and are twisted together.

An — protects the BUNDLES of twisted pairs

UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP) is the cable that has

This type of cable relies solely on the CANCELLATION EFFECT

UTP relies solely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted-wire pairs that limits SIGNAL DEGRADATION caused by — and —.

— is the most COMMONLY used cabling in NETWORKS.

UTP cables have a range of

With — each pair of wire is wrapped in METALLIC FOIL to better shield the wires from noise.

In stp, — are then wrapped in an overall metallic braid or foil. STP reduces — from within the cable.

is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a HEAVY SHIELDING.

is used to CONNECT THE COMPUTERS to the rest of the NETWORK.

COAXIAL CABLES

is a coaxial cable used in networks operating at 10 MBPS, with a maximum length of 500 METERS.

is a coaxial cable operating at 10 MBPS, ml 185 METERS.

is most commonly used for CABLE TELEVISION in the U.S.

is LESS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INTERFERENCE.

An — is a glass or plastic conductor that transmits INFORMATION using LIGHT.

has one or more optical fiber ENCLOSED in a SHEATH or jacket.

Fiber optic cable Because it is made of GLASS FIBER-OPTIC cable is not affected by —.

ALL SIGNALS are converted to — to enter the cable and are converted back into — when they leave it.

This means that FIBER-OPTIC CABLE can deliver signals that are clearer, and can go farther, without compromising the —

— can reach distances of several miles or kilometers before the signal needs to be REGENERATED.

usually is more expensive to use than copper cable, and the connectors are more costly and HARDER TO ASSEMBLE.

Common CONNECTORS FOR FIBER-OPTIC networks are —.

SC, ST, and LC are —, which allows data to flow in only — Therefore, — cables are needed.

Glass Fiber Optic Cable

is the cable that has a thicker core than single-mode cable.

It is easier to make SIMPLER LIGHT SOURCES LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LEDs) works few KILOMETERS OR LESS.

is the cable that has a VERY THIN CORE.

It is harder to make, uses LASERS as a light source, and can transmit signals DOZENS OF KILOMETERS with ease.