Monday, May 4, 2015

The Different Types Of Cabling

By Toni Vang


Cable refers to a device which serves as a channel or medium of information transfer from one network to the next. These are mostly used in Local Area Network or LAN. There are various kinds of cable. Some of which are STPs, UTPs, Fiber Optics, WLANs, and Coaxial. These can be combined by a network while some networks only use one type. This depends on what kind of function needs to be achieved.

Among these, the UTP is more in demand because it is affordable and is the most commonly used in various networks. These have different speeds according to classification. Cabling Austin, TX uses various cable types to provide your network needs. They are on standby for service calls especially with internet networks.

WLAN or Wireless Local Area Network, by the name itself, does not need any cable for connection. There are high frequency radio signals and lasers, which is what this innovation uses. It is widely used in school networks and in work stations because it is the most convenient. Once installed with WiFi, it will be very easy to connect devices to LAN. Such devices include laptops and smart phones.

Fiber Optics, can transmit signals in very long distances. And can carry transmit data at greater speed. This is very complicated to install and it needs complex modifications in order be used. But once installed, it is capable of interactive video and communication conferencing because of its speed. In addition, the signal it carries is as complex as Ethernet.

Coaxial cables are those that use copper to conduct electricity and capture signals. But it is difficult to install. Nevertheless, it can prevent electronic interferences. These are perfect to combine with the twisted pairs namely UTPs and STPs. There are two classifications for coaxial, thick and thin.

Coaxial cables contain a copper conductor. Copper is known to be a conductor of electricity and can detect signals. This is, however, very complicated to install. But this is one of the known types of wire networks that resist signal interference. It can be combined with twisted pair cables like UTPs and STPs. In addition, this cable can either be thin or thick.

In installing any type of wire or wireless networks, there are certain guidelines and reminders. It is better to actually have excess cable lengths than just the right length. So it is advised to leave some slack. During the installation, the installer must stay away from any source of electrical and signal interference. The distance from these potential interferences should be at least three feet.

Testing the network must be done prior to the mounting of cable wires. If there are detected network defects, they need to have them fixed thoroughly or connectivity will be affected. There are protectors that cover these wires since the wirings are sensitive. In addition, if they are covered, they will also be able to avoid interferences of signal.

The opposite ends should be labeled and tied. Tapes are not advised to use in this part as they may not be as strong and dependable as ties. This is done so that no one will trip over the lines that are mostly extra long as recommended in the first guideline.




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