Cables Flashcards
10 Mbps (Ethernet Speed)
Common Name: Ethernet
IEEE Standard: 802.3i
Informal Name: 10BASE-T
Max Length: 100m
2 pairs (4 wires)
100 Mbps (Ethernet Speed)
Common Name: Fast Ethernet
IEEE Standard: 802.3u
Informal Name: 100BASE-T
Max Length: 100m
2 pairs (4 wires)
1 Gbps (Ethernet Speed)
Common Name: Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE Standard: 802.3ab
Informal Name: 1000BASE-T
Max Length: 100m
4 pairs (8 wires)
10 Gbps (Ethernet Speed)
Common Name: 10 Gig Ethernet
IEEE Standard: 802.3an
Informal Name: 10GBASE-T
Max Length: 100m
4 pairs (8 wires)
What does UTP stand for ?
Unshielded Twisted Pair
Why are Ethernet cables twisted in pairs ?
To protect againts Electromagnetic Interference
What is full duplex transmission ?
Cables can send and recieve data at the same time by using different cable pairs to send and recieve.
What pins do Routers, Firewalls and PCs use to send and recieve data ?
Send: 1 and 2
Recieve: 3 and 6
What pins do Switches use to send and recieve data ?
Send: 3 and 6
Recieve: 1 and 2
What is Auto MDI-X ?
Auto MDI-X, or automatic medium-dependent interface crossover, is a technology that can automatically detect the required cable connection type and configure the connection (straight-through / crossover). It’s also known as “auto crossover”.
What cable pairs do 1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T use ?
1 and 2
3 and 6
4 and 5
7 and 8
All pairs are bi-directional (pairs aren’t only send or recieve)
4 parts or Fiber-Optic cable
1 Fiberglass Core
2 Cladding that reflects light
3 Protective Buffer
4 Outer jacket of cable
Multi-mode Fiber Cable
- Core diameter is wider than single-mode
- Allows multiple angles (modes) of light waves to enter the fiberglass core
- Allows longer cables than UTP but shorter cables than single-mode fiber
- Cheaper than single-mode fiber (LED based SFP transmitters)
Single-mode Fiber Cable
- Core diameter is narrower than multi-mode
- Light enters at a single angle (mode) from a laser-based transmitter
- Allows longer cables than UTP and multi-mode fiber
- More expensive than multi-mode fiber (laser-based SFP transmitters)
1000BASE-LX
IEEE Standard: 802.3z
Speed: 1 Gbps
Cable Type: Single-Mode or Multi-Mode
Max Length: 550m / 5km