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Network I Lesson 23

The document describes the characteristics of three common networking cable types: unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable, and fiber optic cable. It lists their advantages like resistance to interference, maximum speeds and distances, and disadvantages like cost and older building compatibility. Key terms and a lesson summary are also provided.

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Network I Lesson 23

The document describes the characteristics of three common networking cable types: unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable, and fiber optic cable. It lists their advantages like resistance to interference, maximum speeds and distances, and disadvantages like cost and older building compatibility. Key terms and a lesson summary are also provided.

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Network I Lesson 23

Student Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to: describe the characteristics of unshielded twisted pair cable list the 3 major networking architectures compare the advantages & disadvantages of UTP cable describe the characteristics of shielded twisted pair cable compare the advantages & disadvantages of STP cable describe the characteristics of fiber optic cable compare the advantages & disadvantages of fiber optic cable

Terms: UTP - Unshielded Twisted Pair ARCnet - Attached Resource Computer Network - 2.5Mbps token bus LAN RJ connector - Registered Jack connector - used in ethernet - almost guarantees a solid connections - greatly reduces network noise wiring closet - specially designed room used for wiring data & voice network - central junction point for wiring equipment refraction - the bending of waves, including light, when passing from one material to another network architecture - a network defined by a certain set of rules - defines the rules of the network and how the various components interact Lesson Summary: unshielded twisted pair (UTP) contains 4 pair of wires shielded from each other and color coded must follow precise specification on how many twists per foot when used in networking media - 4 pairs of either 22 or 24 gauge copper wire impedance of 100 ohms (differentiates UTP for networking from UTP for phones) diameter of .17 advantageous for installations can be used with most networking architectures 10-100 Mbps (speed) small connector size 100 meter maximum cable length (short) least expensive cabling media won fill wiring ducts - good if installing in older buildings t more prone to electrical noise and interference than other cables shielded twisted pair (STP) combines the techniques of shielding , cancellation, twisting 100 ohms when properly installed provides greater resistance to EMI & RFI without increasing size or weight 150 ohm STP is specified for Token Ring each wire is shielded from each other

must be grounded on both ends - even though not on circuit - usually at wiring closet - may be hard with older equipment requires an increased amount of insulation increases size, weight and cost requires large wiring closets and ducts same advantages and disadvantages of UTP affords greater protection from external interference more expensive if not properly grounding the shielding will act as an antenna can be run as far unboosted as other media t fiber optic doesn carry electrical impulses t bits moving over the cable are changed into bits of lights core is pure class with a high index of refraction 100 Mbps most expensive cable media small connector can be run up to 2 kilometers unaffected by EMI completely immune to crosstalk and RFI signals go further and faster ideal for connecting buildings - cannot carry electrical signals and power small size and relatively flat not good for older buildings difficult to install connectors take a long time to install - increasing installation costs expensive most networks restrict fiber to cable between buildings

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