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ETHERNET CABLE CONFIGURATION

What is Network?
A network is a collection of computers and related equipment (printers,
webcams,
game consoles, etc.) connected so that data can move between them.
Even if you have single computer, it looks to the Internet as part of a
network. The Internet, then, is a network of networks.
Three Basic Network Categories
 Local Area Network – the smallest of the three network types,
consists of PCs connected together within a limited area, such as
within the same building, floor or department.
 Metropolitan Area Network – are network that spans no more than
50 miles. It is design to connect LANs spanning a town or city.
 Wide Area Network – used to distribute information thousands of
miles among
thousands of users.
Network hardware
Network Interface Card (NIC) – also called
LAN card, a printed circuit board, an adapter that
plugs into the computer’s motherboard when
connected with a network cable, provides the
physical link between your computer and the network.

Router – a device that forwards data packets between


Local or Wide Area Network groups.

Network Switch – it helps determine how data moves


over
large networks.

Repeater – a device that strengthen signals and allows it to


stay clear over longer distances.

Network Cable
Cable is the medium through 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.

Examples of Network Cable


1. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
The least expensive and most popular network media. The standard
connector for unshielded twisted pair cabling is an RJ-45 connector. This is
a plastic connector that looks like a large telephone-style.

2. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable


Although UTP cable is the least expensive cable, it may
be susceptible to radio electrical frequency interference.
If you must place cable in environments with lots of
potential interference, or if you must place cable on
extremely sensitive environments that may be
susceptible to the electrical current in the UTP, shielded twisted pair may
be the solution. Shielded cables can also help to extend the maximum
distance of the cables.
3. Coaxial Cable
Coaxial cabling has a single copper conductor at its
center. A plastic layer provides insulation between the
center conductor and a braided metal shield. The metal
shield helps to block any outside interference from
fluorescent lights, motors, and other computers. This cable is commonly
used by television industries.
4. Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber optic cabling consists of a center glass core
surrounded by several layers of protective materials. It
transmits light rather than electronic signals eliminating
the problem of electrical interference. This makes it ideal
for certain environments that contain a large amount of electrical
interference.
5. Wireless LANs
More and more networks are operating without cables, in the wireless
mode.
Wireless LANs use high frequency radio signals, infrared light beams, or
lasers to
communicate between the workstations, servers, or hubs. Each
workstation and file
server on a wireless network have some sort of transceiver / antenna to
send and
receive the data. Wireless networks are great for allowing laptop
computers, portable
devices, or remote computers to connect to the LAN.
CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDES
The two most common network cable:
1. Straight Through Cable – Connected from PC to Switch / Hub
2. Crossover Cable – Connected from PC to PC (limited to two computers
only)
Wiring Standards for RJ45
1. T568A
2. T568B
ETHERNET CABLE CONFIGURATION (UTP, STP or FTP)
A good Ethernet cable configuration termination provides a proper wire
crimp. Also,
important, is not unwinding the wires more than necessary. The wire
diagrams below are your guide to perform the task.

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