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Types of Networking Media Explained

Network media are communication channels that connect nodes in a computer network, including coaxial cables, twisted pair cables, and fiber optic cables. Coaxial cables are used for high-frequency signals, twisted pair cables reduce interference, and fiber optic cables transmit data as light signals over long distances. Each type of cable has specific connectors and applications in networking.

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Types of Networking Media Explained

Network media are communication channels that connect nodes in a computer network, including coaxial cables, twisted pair cables, and fiber optic cables. Coaxial cables are used for high-frequency signals, twisted pair cables reduce interference, and fiber optic cables transmit data as light signals over long distances. Each type of cable has specific connectors and applications in networking.

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Networking Mediums

Network media refers to the communication channels used to


interconnect nodes on a computer network. Typical examples of
network media include copper coaxial cable, copper twisted pair cables
and optical fiber cables used in wired networks, and radio waves used
in wireless data communications networks.

Types of Ethernet Cables:


Mainly there are three types of ethernet cables used in LANs i.e.,
Coaxial cables, Twisted Pair cables, and Fiber optic cables.

1. Coaxial Cables: A coaxial cable is used to carry high-frequency


electrical signals with low losses. It uses 10Base2 and 10Base5
Ethernet variants. It has a copper conductor in the middle that is
surrounded by a dielectric insulator usually made of PVC or Teflon.
The dielectric insulator is surrounded by a braided conducting metallic
shield which reduces EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) of the metal
and outside interference; and finally, the metallic shield is covered by
a plastic covering called a sheath usually made of PVC or some other
fire-resistant plastic material. Its maximum transmission speed is 10
Mbps. It is usually used in telephone systems, cable TV, etc.
Types of Connectors used in Coaxial cable:
 BNC (Bayonet Neil Concelman),
 N series Connectors,
 F Type connectors,
 SMA or Subminiature connector,
 TNC (Threaded Neil Concelman), etc.

2. Twisted Pair Cable: Twisted pair is a copper wire cable in which two
insulated copper wires are twisted around each other to reduce
interference or crosstalk. It uses 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and some
other newer ethernet variants. It uses RJ-45 connectors.

Types of twisted pair cable:

 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable: In STP the wires are covered by
a copper braid covering or a foil shield, this foil shield adds a layer
that protects it against interference leaking into and out of the
cable. Hence, they are used for longer distances and higher
transmission rates.
 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable: Unshielded twisted pair cable
is one of the most commonly used cables in computer networks at
present time. UTP consists of two insulated copper wires twisted
around one another, the twisting of wires helps in controlling
interference.
3. Fiber Optic Cable: Fiber optic cables use optical fibers which are
made of glass cores surrounded by several layers of cladding material
usually made of PVC or Teflon, it transmits data in the form of light
signals due to which there are no interference issues in fiber optics.
Fiber optics can transmit signals over a very long distance as compared
to twisted pairs or coaxial cables.

Types of Connectors Used: Mainly these four connectors are used


with fiber optic cable:

 ST (Straight-tip) Connector
 FC (Fiber Channel) Connector
 SC (Subscriber) Connector
 LC (Lucent) Connector

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