Ethernet Cables, UTP vs STP, Straight vs Crossover, CAT 5,5e,6,7,8 Network Cables
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Ethernet network cables, like twisted pair cables, connect computers to routers or modems, with unshielded twisted pair for home use and shielded twisted pair for industrial use. Custom network cables can be made from twisted pair cable rolls by stripping sheathing, arranging wires, and attaching RJ45 connectors, following 568A or 568B wiring standards for different purposes and speeds.
Insights
- Ethernet twisted pair cables come in two main types: unshielded twisted pair for common use and shielded twisted pair for industrial purposes, each serving specific needs based on the environment of use.
- Twisted pair cables adhere to wiring standards like 568A and 568B, with the variation only in the arrangement of green and orange wires, showcasing the importance of consistency in wiring for effective network connectivity across devices.
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Recent questions
What are the main types of Ethernet cables?
Unshielded twisted pair and shielded twisted pair.
How can one create custom network cables?
Purchase bulk cable, strip sheathing, arrange wires, attach connectors.
What are the differences between wiring standards 568A and 568B?
Arrangement of green and orange wires.
What are the distinct purposes of straight and crossover Ethernet cables?
Connecting devices within local area networks.
What are the different categories of twisted pair cables and their capabilities?
CAT 3, CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT 7, CAT 8 with varying speeds.
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Summary
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Essential Ethernet cables for internet connections.
- Ethernet network cables, specifically twisted pair cables, are essential for connecting computers to routers or modems for internet access.
- Two main types of Ethernet twisted pair cables exist: unshielded twisted pair, the most common for home and business use, and shielded twisted pair, primarily for industrial purposes.
- To create custom network cables, one must purchase a bulk roll of twisted pair cable, strip the protective sheathing using a cable stripper, arrange the wires correctly, and attach RJ45 connectors using a wire crimper.
- Twisted pair cables follow two wiring standards, 568A and 568B, with the only difference being the arrangement of green and orange wires; both standards function similarly.
- Different types of twisted pair cables, such as straight (patch) cables and crossover cables, serve distinct purposes in connecting devices within local area networks, with categories like CAT 3, CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT 7, and the latest CAT 8, offering varying speeds and capabilities.
