Category 5e is a good type of network cable for a computer. They have a high signal-to-noise ratio.
You would want to use get a crossover cable.
Ethernet is a good choice for networking.
the category type of the cable is usually printed on the cable itself.
You would use a network cable to connect a computer to a network. The type of cable and its electrical, possibly optical, and mechanical attributes depend on the network's pysical layer.Networks use a variety of fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, single twisted-pairs, double and quadruple twisted-pair cables. Other forms exist, including those not requireing a dedicated cable (such as some devices designed for networking over power line), or not requireing a cable at all (such as devices designed for networking over radio frequency connections).
Typically you would use a CAT-5e or CAT-6 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) network cable.
Peer to Peer network (Microsoft calls it a Workgroup). Does not require cable for connection, can be wireless. Is appropriate for up to 10 computers. Each computer in a Peer to Peer network keeps its own security access database. That means, each connection to the computer must have an account on that computer.
Novell provides network operating systems and not cables.
Star Topology is the most common type of network topology that is used in homes and offices. In the Star Topology there is a central connection point called the hub which is a computer hub or sometimes just a switch. In a Star Network the best advantage is when there is a failure in cable then only one computer might get affected and not the entire network.
That depends on the type of cable and which one you bought.
Console cable. DB4
UC Irvine's Residential Network Services is an organization that provides technology to its surrounding residentials. They help with general computer issues, as well as cable TV issues.
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