because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install...
Most UTP cable is limited to 100 meters.
The most common for LANs is UTP category 5 or better cable.
UTP is cheaper to install than STP or coaxial cable; therefore, it is a popular network choice
CAT 5 Cable and RJ 45 Cable (Twisted-pair Ethernet). Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable
Actually, a UTP cable doesn`t have any shielding. UTP stands for Unshielded Twisted Pair.
Typically a straight thru UTP cable can be used.
unshielded twisted pair (utp)
P2P (peer-to-peer) networks are more often used in the home because they cost less than clitn/server network and are easier to configure and maintain. in other words STRIAGHT THROUGH
it is a point where a UTP cable connects to the device
It depends on the type of LAN; the most common cable in a LAN is UTP cable. In older LAN types you could also use coaxial copper cable. For UTP cable that would be Cat 5, cat 5E or above for most LANs.
Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
Yes, UTP is the most popular cabling standard used in majority of networks all over the world.