Connectors, ethernet, wifi, fiber Flashcards
What is the maximum speed of 1000Base-T using Cat5 cable?
100 Mbps
Cat5 cable is suitable for 1000Base-T but only at lower speeds.
What maximum speed can 1000Base-T achieve with Cat5e cable?
1 Gbps
Cat5e improves upon Cat5 to support higher speeds.
What is the maximum distance for 10GBase-T using Cat6 cable?
55 meters for UTP and 100 meters for STP at 1 Gbps
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) has a shorter range at higher speeds.
What is the maximum speed of 10GBase-T using Cat6a cable?
10 Gbps
Cat6a supports higher speeds over longer distances than Cat6.
What frequency does the 802.11a standard operate at?
5 GHz
802.11a offers a speed of 54 Mbps.
What is the maximum speed of the 802.11b standard?
11 Mbps
802.11b operates at 2.4 GHz.
What frequency does the 802.11g standard operate at?
2.4 GHz
802.11g also offers a maximum speed of 54 Mbps.
What is the maximum speed of the 802.11n standard?
600 Mbps
802.11n can operate on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz.
What is the maximum speed range of the 802.11ac standard?
1.3-7 Gbps
802.11ac operates at 5 GHz.
What is the maximum speed of the 802.11ax standard?
10 Gbps
802.11ax supports both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies.
What is the maximum distance for multi-mode fiber?
Up to 2 km
Multi-mode fiber is relatively low cost and uses LED as a light source.
What is the maximum distance for single-mode fiber?
Up to 100 km
Single-mode fiber is relatively high cost and uses lasers.
What cellular standard is associated with GSM-EU and CDMA?
2G
2G represents a significant portion of the market.
What is the maximum speed of 3G cellular technology?
7 Mbps
3G technologies provide improved data speeds over 2G.
What is the maximum speed for 4G (LTE)?
150 Mbps
4G is based on GSM and EDGE standards.
What is the maximum speed of LTE-A?
300 Mbps
LTE-A represents an advanced version of LTE.
What is the maximum speed of 5G cellular technology?
10 Gbps
5G provides significant speed improvements over previous generations.
What is the purpose of an RJ-11 connector?
Telephone line connection
RJ-11 is commonly used for landline telephones.
What is the purpose of an RJ-45 connector?
Ethernet networking (LAN)
RJ-45 is the standard connector for wired networks.
What is the purpose of an F-Type connector?
Coaxial cable for TV/Internet
F-Type connectors are widely used for cable television.
What is the purpose of a DB-9 (RS-232) connector?
Serial communication (legacy, modems, industrial)
DB-9 is often used in older computer systems.
