Network Cables

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Twisted pair copper cabling

Two wires with equal and opposite signals

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Why are twisted pairs twisted?

To deal with noise/interference

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Coaxial Cable

A network cable with a copper core that is commonly used for cable TV and cable internet.

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Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

No additional shielding, most common twisted pair cabling

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Shielded Twisted Pair (SHP)

Additional shielding protects against interference, requires cable to be grounded

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Direct burial STP

Ethernet cables designed to be put underground, usually shielded twisted pair

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Plenum

When the air space above the drop ceiling is circulating

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What cable type is specifically built for a plenum?

Plenum-rated cable with a fire-rated jacket (Fluorinated ethylene polymer or low-smoke polyvinyl fluoride)