Description
Compare and contrast cat. 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), coaxial, and single mode fiber optic cabling types. Describe one or two of the advantages and/or disadvantages associated with using each cable type for a business’s network infrastructure. Consider the (a) cost per foot or meter; (b) termination/installation cost; (c) bandwidth; (d) cable length/transmission distance; (e) end point devices (i.e., workstation, wireless access point, switch, router, server, SAN, etc.); (f) use – in-building horizontal or vertical; and (g) conversion or interface equipment. Be sure to support your information with the appropriate citation(s).
The paper must use APA 6th ed., 7th printing formatting and contain a title page, 3 to 5 pages of content, and a minimum of three peer-reviewed references. Use the link about to submit your paper.
Assignment Resource(s):
- Horizontal Cabling Costs: Fiber vs. Copper Calculations - All-fiber networks often provide both short- and long-term cost benefits.http://www.cablinginstall.com/articles/print/volum...
- The Difference between Fiber Optic Cable, Twisted Pair and Coaxial Cable https://community.fs.com/blog/the-difference-betwe...
- Eight Advantages of Choosing Fiber Over Copper Cable - Choosing fiber optic cable over copper cable is often advantageous. https://www.blackbox.com/en-us/blog/technology/det...
- Comparative Study between Fiber Optic and Copper in Communication - Here is a performance comparison between fiber optics and cable wire in communication. http://www.ijtra.com/view/comparative-study-betwee...
- Chapter 4 – Transmission Media - Transmission media is discussed in Chapter 4. http://www.di-srv.unisa.it/~vitsca/RC-0809I/ch04.p...
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR, COAXIAL, SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC 1
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), Coaxial, And Single Mode Fiber Optic
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UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP), COAXIAL, AND SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC
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Introduction
In the current time, communication is significantly reliant on the connection of a cable or
a wire to make it effective. This is because it is done through electronic gadgets in order to send
and receive information. The most popular kinds of cables used for communication today are the
coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, and the twisted pair cable (Robertazzi, 2017). All of these cables
could be used to facilitate network communication hence requiring to focus on their differences.
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables
This type of cable tends to be the most popularly used since it is made up of just two
wire which is insulated and twisted together. It is also used to make the ordinary telephone
cables as well as the data communication cables. This type of cable is also considered as the least
costly when compared to other transmission media that are utilized for local area networks. It is
easy to install as well as to work with. One of the disadvantages of the unshielded twisted pair
cables is the vulnerability to be affected by electromagnetic interference. There are also some
other interferences like noise and neighboring twisted pairs present in the environment. In order
to deal with this disadvantage, one is supposed to shield the tw...