Network Cables
Used to connect a computer physically to the network
Types of cables
- Untwisted wire pairs (UTP) – leading LAN cable type
- Shielded twisted pair (STP)
- Coaxial cable – heavy, not flexible
- Optical fiber – high capacity, just beginning in LANs
May include multiple different types cables
- Requires a special connector.
- Example: BALUN (Balanced-Unbalanced) connects UTP and Coaxial Cable