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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).

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Running Head: A COMPARISON OF VARIOUS NETWORKING CABLE TYPES
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A Comparison of Various Networking Cable Types
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A COMPARISON OF VARIOUS NETWORKING CABLE TYPES

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Introduction
Technology advancement in the networks cable equipment has greatly widened variety and choice.
Choosing the right option for a particular network or purpose calls for a good understanding of the
characteristics of the different network cables available in the market. (Stolle, 2012) This paper
will describe the Cat 6 unshielded twisted pair cables, the coaxial cable, and the single mode fiber
optic cables characteristics and compare them using different aspects.
Cat 6 Unshielded twisted pair cables (UTP)
Cat 6 Unshielded twisted pair cables (UTP) are composed of four pairs of copper conductors which
are enclosed using an insulative cover or bracket. Their terminals are fitted with RJ-45 Connectors
which are used when plugging the cables I the various hardware equipment within the network.
Each pair within the UTP allows full-duplex communications. The reason as to why they are
twisted around each other is to try to cancel out the electromagnetic interference EMI generated
by the flowing current within them. The twist helps minimize the cross talk between each pair.
(Unshielded Twisted Pair) Cables are actually considered as one of the most important cables with
applications in most ...


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