What are the types of cable?
1. Twisted Pair - is the most common type of cable a. STP - Shielded Twisted Pair - . Shielded cables can also help to extend the maximum distance of the cables. b. UTP - Unshielded Twisted Pair - is the most popular and is generally the best option for school networks . 2.Coaxial Cable - Coaxial cabling has a single copper conductor at its center. A plastic layer provides insulation between the center conductor and a braided metal shield. The metal shield helps to block any outside interference from fluorescent lights, motors, and other computers. 3. Fiber- Optic Cable - consists of a center glass core surrounded by several layers of protective materials. It transmits light rather than electronic signals eliminating the problem of electrical interference A straight through cable is a type of twisted pair cable that is used in local area networks to connect a computer to a network