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Cat-5 has 4 pairs and 8 wires

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Are twisted pair wire and coxial cable the same?

No. Coaxial cable is a single wire that has a thick coating around it. A common use of coaxial cable is for cable television. This is the cable that goes from the jack on the wall into your cable box. Twisted pair contains multiple cables which are split into pairs and twisted together. CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 cable are all examples of twisted pair. There are a total of 8 wires inside. Every two wires are twisted together to form a pair. The purpose of the cables being twisted together is to reduce electrical interference between the wires.


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How many wires are required for cat5 communication from the router to computers?

A Cat5 cable contains 4 pairs of 2 wires twisted together, making a total of 8 individual wires, however only 2 wire pairs (4 wires) are actually used for communication.


What exactly is shielded with STP cable?

The strands of copper wires in a CAT5/5e/6 cable. It helps prevent noise interfering with the signal


How to wire Cat5 cables for networking purposes?

To wire Cat5 cables for networking, follow these steps: Strip the outer insulation of the cable to expose the inner wires. Untwist the pairs of wires and arrange them according to the T568A or T568B wiring standard. Insert the wires into the appropriate slots of an RJ45 connector. Use a crimping tool to secure the wires in place. Test the cable using a cable tester to ensure proper connectivity.


Which cable use switch to router?

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What ones are 10baseT cable types?

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How can I learn how to make Cat5 cables?

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