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Lesson 5 - Network Cables

The document discusses different types of networking cables used to connect devices, including twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optic cables. It provides details on straight through and crossover twisted pair cables, as well as single mode and multimode fiber optic cables. The document also provides safety tips for working with cables.

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Lesson 5 - Network Cables

The document discusses different types of networking cables used to connect devices, including twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optic cables. It provides details on straight through and crossover twisted pair cables, as well as single mode and multimode fiber optic cables. The document also provides safety tips for working with cables.

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Lesson 5

NETWORKING CABLES
Networking cables are networking hardware used to connect one network device to other network devices or to connect two or more
computers to share printers, scanners etc. Different types of network cables, such as coaxial cable, optical fiber cable, and twisted
pair cables, are used depending on the network's physical layer, topology, and size. The devices can be separated by a few meters (e.g.
via Ethernet) or nearly unlimited distances (e.g. via the interconnections of the Internet).
There are several technologies used for network connections. Patch cables are used for short distances in offices and wiring closets.
Electrical connections using twisted pair or coaxial cable are used within a building. Optical fiber cable is used for long distances or
for applications requiring high bandwidth or electrical isolation. Many installations use structured cabling practices to improve
reliability and maintainability. In some home and industrial applications power lines are used as network cabling.
There are different types of networking cables:

1. Twisted pair = is a type of copper cabling that is used for telephone communications and most Ethernet networks. A pair of wires
form a circuit that transmits data.

Two (2) Basic types of Twisted pair cables:


a. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)= is the cable that has 2 or 4 pairs of wires. It is the most commonly used cabling in
networks.
b. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)= each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise. Four (4)
pairs of wires are then wrapped in an overall metallic braid or foil.

Wire colors inside the Twisted Pair cables:


UNSHIELDED TWISTED SHIELDED TWISTED
PAIR (UTP) CABLE PAIR (STP (CABLE)
White-Green Blue (pair 1)
Green Orange (pair 2)
White-Orange Green (pair 3)
Orange Brown (pair 4)
White-Blue
Blue
White-Brown
Brown

2 Types of Network Cabling


a. Straight Through cable = is a type of twisted pair cabling that is used in local area networks to connect a computer to a network
hub such as a router. This type of cable is also sometimes called a patch cable and is an alternative to wireless connections where
one or more computers access a router through a wireless signal.

Straight Through A Color Coding

T568 A T568 A
1. White-Green (pin 1) 1. White-Green (pin 1)
2. Green (pin 2) 2. Green (pin 2)
3. White-Orange (pin 3) 3. White-Orange (pin 3)
4. Blue (pin 4) 4. Blue (pin 4)
5. White-Blue (pin 5) 5. White-Blue (pin 5)
6. Orange (pin 6) 6. Orange (pin 6)
7. White-Brown (pin 7) 7.White-Brown (pin 7
8. Brown (pin 8) 8.Brown (pin 8)

Straight Through B Color Coding

T568 B T568 B
1. White-Orange (pin 1) 1. White-Orange (pin 1)
2. Orange (pin 2) 2. Orange (pin 2)
3. White-Green (pin 3) 3. White-Green (pin 3)
4. Blue (pin 4) 4. Blue (pin 4)
5. White-Blue (pin 5) 5. White-Blue (pin 5)
6. Green (pin 6) 6. Green (pin 6)
7. White-Brown (pin 7) 7.White-Brown (pin 7)
8. Brown (pin 8) 8.Brown (pin 8)

b. Crossover – it is used to connect the same or similar devices in a


network (e.g. router to router)

First End Last End


1. White-Green (pin 1) 1. White-Orange (pin 1)
2. Green (pin 2) 2. Orange (pin 2)
3. White-Orange (pin 3) 3. White-Green (pin 3)
4. Blue (pin 4) 4. Blue (pin 4)
5. White-Blue (pin 5) 5. White-Blue (pin 5)
6. Orange (pin 6) 6. Green (pin 6)
7. White-Brown (pin 7) 7.White-Brown (pin 7)
8. Brown (pin 8) 8.Brown (pin 8)

2. Coaxial Cable (or Coax) = is a type of electrical cable that has an inner conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer,
surrounded by a tubular conducting shield. Many coaxial cables also have an insulating outer sheath or jacket.

3. FIBER OPTIC CABLE = is a high speed data transmission medium. It contains tiny glass or plastic filaments that carry light
beams. Digital data is transmitted through the cable via rapid pulses of light. The receiving end of a fiber optic transmission
translates the light pulses into binary values, which can be read by a computer.

2 BASIC TYPES OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE


a. SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE = has a small diametral core that allows only one mode of light to propagate. Because
of this, the number of light reflections created as the light passes through the core decreases, lowering attenuation and creating the
ability for the signal to travel further. This application is typically used in long distance.

b. MULTI MODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE =has a large diametral core that allows multiple modes of light to propagate. Because
of this, the number of light reflections created as the light passes through the core increases, creating the ability for more data to
pass through a given time. Because of high dispersion & attenuation rate with this fiber, the quality of signal is reduced over long
distances.

Safety rules when working with cables:

 Make sure that the tools you are using are in good working condition.
 Watch what you are doing, take your time. Make sure that you do not cut yourself or place
anyone in danger.
 Always wear safety glasses when cutting, stripping, or splicing cables of any kind. Tiny
fragments can injure your eyes.
 Wear gloves whenever possible and dispose any waste properly.
NOTE:
Use common sense when installing cables and fixing network problems. Call for
assistance for tasks that you cannot do on your own.

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