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Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology, Guna Deparment of Computer Science & Engineering

The document discusses an experiment on network cabling. It defines different types of network cables including coaxial, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic cables. Twisted-pair cable, also known as Ethernet cable, is most commonly used for computer networks. There are two types of twisted-pair cables: UTP and STP. The document provides steps to construct LAN cables including stripping the cable, spreading the wires, and arranging the wires in the connector based on whether it is a straight-through or cross-wired connection. Diagrams are provided to illustrate the wiring configurations.

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Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology, Guna Deparment of Computer Science & Engineering

The document discusses an experiment on network cabling. It defines different types of network cables including coaxial, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic cables. Twisted-pair cable, also known as Ethernet cable, is most commonly used for computer networks. There are two types of twisted-pair cables: UTP and STP. The document provides steps to construct LAN cables including stripping the cable, spreading the wires, and arranging the wires in the connector based on whether it is a straight-through or cross-wired connection. Diagrams are provided to illustrate the wiring configurations.

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JAYPEE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, GUNA

DEPARMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING


Course: Computer Network Lab
Course Code: 18B17CI471
B. Tech. (CSE IV Sem.)

Experiment # 1

Aim: Study of different types of Network cables and Practically implement the cross-wired

cable and straight through cable using clamping tool.

Apparatus (Components): RJ-45 connector, Climping Tool, Twisted pair Cable

Procedure: To do these practical following steps should be done:

Network Cabling:

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. To connect two or more
computers or networking devices in a network, network cables are used.

Types of Cables: There are three types of network cables; coaxial, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic.

Twisted-pair cables

The twisted-pair cable was primarily developed for computer networks. This cable is also known
as Ethernet cable. Almost all modern LAN computer networks use this cable.

This cable consists of color-coded pairs of insulated copper wires. Every two wires are twisted
around each other to form pair. Usually, there are four pairs. Each pair has one solid color and
one stripped color wire. Solid colors are blue, brown, green and orange. In stripped color, the
solid color is mixed with the white color.

CN Lab Coordinator: Gaurav Saxena


Based on how pairs are stripped in the plastic sheath, there are two types of twisted-pair cable;
UTP and STP.

In the UTP (Unshielded twisted-pair) cable, all pairs are wrapped in a single plastic sheath.

In the STP (Shielded twisted-pair) cable, each pair is wrapped with an additional metal shield,
then all pairs are wrapped in a single outer plastic sheath.

Similarities and differences between STP and UTP cables

 Both STP and UTP can transmit data at 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and 10Gbps.
 Since the STP cable contains more materials, it is more expensive than the UTP cable.
 Both cables use the same RJ-45 (registered jack) modular connectors.
 The STP provides more noise and EMI resistant than the UTP cable.
 The maximum segment length for both cables is 100 meters or 328 feet.
 Both cables can accommodate a maximum of 1024 nodes in each segment.

The following image shows both types of twisted-pair cable.

Construction of LAN Cable:


Step1. Start by stripping off about 2 inches of the plastic jacket off the end of the cable. Be very careful
at this point, as to not nick or cut into the wires, which are inside. Doing so could alter the characteristics
of your cable, or even worse render is useless. Check the wires, one more time for nicks or cuts. If there
are any, just whack the whole end off, and start over.

Step 2. Spread the wires apart, but be sure to hold onto the base of the jacket with your other hand.

CN Lab Coordinator: Gaurav Saxena


You do not want the wires to become untwisted down inside the jacket. Category 5 (CAT5) cable must
only have 1/2 of an inch of 'untwisted' wire at the end; otherwise it will be 'out of spec'. At this point, you
obviously have ALOT more than 1/2 of an inch of un-twisted wire.

Step3. You have 2 end jacks, which must be installed on your cable. If you are using a pre-made cable,
with one of the ends whacked off, you only have one end to install - the crossed over end. Below are two
diagrams, which show how you need to arrange the cables for each type of cable end. Decide at this point
which end you are making and examine the associated picture below.

Figure-1 Diagram shows you how to straight through wired connection

CN Lab Coordinator: Gaurav Saxena


Figure-2 Diagram shows you how to prepare Cross wired connection

CN Lab Coordinator: Gaurav Saxena

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