Explain two types of UTP cables used during network installation

      

Explain two types of UTP cables used during network installation

  

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• CAT3: Rarely used today, CAT3 is usually deployed in phone lines. It supports 10 Mbps for up to 100 meters.
• CAT4: Typically used in token ring networks, CAT4 supports 16 Mbps for up to 100 meters.
• CAT5: Used in Ethernet-based LANs, CAT5 contains two twisted pairs. It supports 100 Mbps for up to 100 meters.
• CAT5e: Used in Ethernet-based LANs, CAT5e contains four twisted pairs. It supports 1 Gbps for 100 meters.
• CAT6: Used in Ethernet-based LANs and data center networks, CAT6 contains four tightly wound twisted pairs. It supports 1 Gbps for up to 100 meters and 10 Gbps for up to 50 meters.

Titany answered the question on November 30, 2021 at 11:59


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