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MEETING
CABLING
TYPE OF CABLES

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Coaxial Cabling
• Twisted-pair Cabling
 FIBER-OPTIC CABLING

• Fiber optic cables mostly consist of a center glass, and different layers of
protective materials surround it. Fiber-optic cabling transmits light in
place of electronic signals, which removes the issue of electrical
interference. This makes it an ideal selection for the environments that
contain a large amount of electrical interference.
• This type of network cable offers an ability to transmit signals over longer
distances. It also provides the ability to carry information at faster space.
 TWO TYPES OF FIBER-OPTIC CABLING

• Single-mode fiber (SMF)–This type of fiber optic cable uses

only a single ray of light to carry data. Used for larger distance
wiring.
• Multi-mode fiber (MMF)–This type of fiber-optic uses multiple
rays of light to carry data. Less expensive than SMF.
 FOUR TYPES OF CONNECTORS IN NETWORK THAT
ARE MOSTLY USED FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE ARE:

• ST (Straight-tip Connector)
• SC (Subscriber Connector)
• FC (Fiber Channel)
• LC (Lucent Connector)
FIBER-OPTIC
 COAXIAL CABLING

• Coaxial Cable is a standard for 10 Mbps Ethernet cables. These

types of cables consist of an inner copper wire cover with insulation
and another shielding.
• It has a plastic layer that offers insulation between the draided metal
shield and center conductor. Coaxial cabling has a single copper
conductor in its center.
• Types of Coaxial Cable are 1) RG58 2) RG8 3) RG6 4) RG59
COAXIAL CABLING
 TWISTED-PAIR CABLING

• Twisted-Pair Cabling is a type of cabling in with pairs of

wires are twisted together to stop electromagnetic
interference (EMI) from other wire pairs.
• Two types of twisted pair cables are 1) Unshielded Twisted
Pari 2) Shielded Twisted pair
TWISTED-PAIR CABLING
WHAT IS INTERNET CABLE

An internet cable, also known as a network cable or Ethernet cable, is a

type of cable used to connect devices within a local area network (LAN) or
to connect a device to the internet. These cables typically carry data using
the Ethernet protocol and are commonly used for wired connections in
homes, offices, and other networking environments.
• Ethernet cables come in various categories, such as Cat5e, Cat6, and
Cat6a, each with different specifications for data transmission speed and
performance. The cables consist of twisted pairs of copper or, in some
cases, fiber-optic strands, encased in an outer insulation.
ETHERNET CABLE CATEGORIES

• There are many Ethernet cable options available, and each one of them has its
unique purpose and use. Therefore, It is important to understand each cable and
its application if you want to acquire in-depth knowledge about the types of
Ethernet cables. You need to choose the higher quality cable, which will be
stronger, faster, and a better fit for your specific needs.

• However, depending on your hardware, you can select your below-given ethernet
cabling category.
CATEGORY-3

• Cat3 cable is an earlier generation of cable, which

supports a maximum frequency of 16 MHz. This cable
may have 2, 3, or 4 copper pairs. Cat3 type of Ethernet
cable is still used for two-line telephone systems and
10BASE-T networks. It is also used for alarm system
installation or similar kinds of applications.
Category-5
• These cables are slower compared to
modern-day hardware requirements. So, you
should use this type of Cable only if you
have older hardware that demands outdated
hardware.
Category-5e
• Cat5e is one of the most popular cabling types of an ethernet
cable used for deployments because of its ability to support
Gigabit speeds at a cost-effective price.
• Cat 5e can support up to 1000 Mbps speeds, which is
flexible enough for small space installations. Therefore, it is
widely used in residential areas. Cat5e is one of the least
expensive cabling options available in the market.
Category-6
• Cat6 cabling support up to 10 Gbps and frequencies of
up to 250 MHz. These types of cables are more tightly
twisted and feature two or more twists per centimeter. It
only supports 37-55 meters when transmitting 10 Gbps
speeds.
Category-6a
• Cat6a ethernet cable supports bandwidth frequencies of
up to 500 MHz. Cat6a cabling is thicker compared to
Cat6, making it less flexible. That is why it is more
suited for industrial environments at a lower price point.