The link between two or more computers is called networking. Computer networking helps in data and file sharing. However, to communicate between computers a type of signal is required which is only achieved through the use of network cables.

 

Today, there are several forms of network cabling that can be implemented as per the needs for computer network purpose. Here we shall discuss a brief introduction to network cabling and how it can be accomplished. 

 

The most common form of computer networking is done through the use of Ethernet UTP/STP cables. The basic aspect of this cable is that it consists of eight cables, which are all tangled together to create four pairs. The desired network cable for Ethernet is usually the 100baseT because of its networking speed.

 

The cable is then connected through RJ-45 connectors and the speed of data transmitted is 10/100 mbps. Furthermore, cables which are connected through a hub or a switch are called straight over cables while a cable that is used to connect a hub with a hub and a switch is called cross over cables. 

 

Other forms of cables used for networking is the coaxial cable and the fibre optic cables. Although the former type of networking cable is hardly ever used. On the other hand, fibre optic cables are considered to be a far more superior form of networking cables which is mainly developed for high speed data transmission.

 

Though expensive, this cable is now being widely used in corporate offices and telecommunication industries. With such capabilities, the fibre optic cable is surely to surpass all types of networking cables. In addition to fibre optics, there is another type of network cable which is called roll over cable. Therefore, what we have discussed here is a brief introduction to network cabling which are standard forms of computer networking.

 

See also:

Shielded Twisted Pair Cables - Different Types of Cabling Used for Increased Bandwidth

Fibre Optic Cable - Simple Technology and Greater Bandwidth

Wireless LANs- Their Advantages and Disadvantages as Compared to Wired Networks

Ethernet Cable Specifications for Maximizing Speed and Efficiency

Networking through Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cables

Coaxial Cables - Brief Characteristics and Features of Coaxial Cables for Networking