Network Cables and Connectors Flashcards
Coaxial cables are mainly used for…
Cable and Internet
What are the 4 common residential Coaxial cable standards?
Also which is the MOST common?
- RG-58
- RG-59
- RG-6 - Most Common
- RG-8 - Military/Commerical
RG-59 is used for Long-Distance runs, preferred over RG-6
False. RG-6 is used for long-distance
What are the 2 most common Coaxial connectors?
Describe their shapes
- F-Connector - Screw-on Hex shape
- BNC Connector - Quick Connect
Ethernet cables are also known as “Twisted-Pair” or “CAT” cables
What are the most common categories of CAT cables you will find?
- Cat-5
- Cat-5e
- Cat-6
- Cat-6a
- Cat-7
POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) Cables use what type of connectors?
- RJ-11
Fiber Cables come in 2 different types
What are they called?
- Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
What light source is used by Multi-Mode Fiber?
LED
What light source is used by Single-Mode Fiber?
Laser
What is the Min/Max cable distance permitted by Multi-Mode Fiber?
- Minimum 550 Meters
- Maximum 2 Kilometers
What is the Min/Max cable distance permitted by Single-Mode Fiber?
- Minimum 40 Kilometers
- Maximum 100 Kilometers
Compare Multi- vs Single-Mode Fiber Cables
- Perfomance
- Cost
- MMF - Slower/Cheaper
- SMF - Faster/Expensive
Name the 4 types of Fiber connectors available and describe them
- Ferrule Connector (FC) - Round Shape
- Square Connector (SC) - Square Shape
- Straight Tip Connector (ST) - Round with Locking
- Lucent Connector (LC) - Two Connectors
A cabling type suitable for installation under ground level without any additional protective covering is known as
Direct-Buried Cable (DBC)
A cross-over cable is used for
Establishing a direct communication link between two PCs
