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Network Cabling Types

Network Cabling is the medium most effectively used to move information from one network device to another. The development of your network is a carefully thought out plan that will allow all of your computer systems to be able to share information with ease by linking them together. Several different cables are used with local area networks, or LANS. This type of network is best for sharing resources like files, printers, games or other applications within a close proximity of each other. Such places as office buildings, schools, or even a home utilize this method of sharing. The LAN connects to other LANs, to the Internet or may be plugged into a wide area network or WAN. A WAN is simply a geographically-dispersed collection of LANs that are connected together by a router.

A LAN is created with several types of cable. In order for your network to be the most efficient, the type of cable selected will be specific to your network’s topology, protocol, and size. The development of your successful network by the Toronto Cabling Company will be a result of our expertise in the understanding of different types of cable and how they relate to other aspects of a network.

Twisted pair

This type of networking cable is used for home and corporate Ethernet networks and there are three types of twisted pair cables: Shielded, Unshielded and Foiled. In a twisted pair wire, there are two conductors, a forward and return conductor of a single circuit, which consist of two insulated copper wires twisted together for the purpose of canceling out electromagnetic interference (EMI) from external sources.

Optical Fiber Cable

Several layers of protective material protect the center glass core or plastic fiber of a optical fiber cable. Made of Teflon or PVC, these outer layers work as an insulating jacket. Rather than transmitting electronic siganals, the optical fiber cable transmit light, eliminating the problems of electrical interference. It is difficult to install because it can be of great length and is expensive, but it has higher bandwidth and transmits data over longer distances.

Coaxial Lines

Even though coaxial cables have mostly been installed for the purpose of transmission of TV signals, the new technologies of today present the possibility of using home coaxial cable for high-speed home networking applications (Ethernet over coax). This type of wire confines the electromagnetic wave to the area inside the cable, between the center conductor and the shield and can be bent and twisted easily with no negative effects. They can also be strapped to conductive supports without inducing unwanted currents in them and though.

Patch Cable

A patch cable is an electrical or optical cable that provides a very fast connection speed. This cable type is used to connect one electronic or optical device to another for signal routing and are usually produced in many different colors so as to be easily distinguishable.

Ethernet crossover cable

Even though coaxial cables have mostly been installed for the purpose of transmission of TV signals, the new technologies of today present the possibility of using home coaxial cable for high-speed home networking applications (Ethernet over coax). This type of wire confines the electromagnetic wave to the area inside the cable, between the center conductor and the shield and can be bent and twisted easily with no negative effects. They can also be strapped to conductive supports without inducing unwanted currents in them and though.

An Ethernet crossover cable is used to connect computing devices together directly, where they would normally be connected via a network switch, hub or router.

An Ethernet LAN is the most common type of local area network and the smallest of LANs can have just two computers. A large LAN can consist of hundreds or even thousands of devices spread across several buildings. The type, configuration may be plugged into larger networks and number of devices involved will determine the level of management required to run a LAN.

Cabling Hub – Toronto Cabling Company is well equipped to install the network that best suits you and your business needs. With a smart plan, our Cabling Technicians will ensure that your network is flawless and capable. Whether you need new offices, industrial sites, retail stores, small business or residential installations networked together, we can provide you with the effective service.
Many technological changes have taken place through the years and keeping in tune with what is coming and going is our focus. At our cabling company, we know the technology of choice for our clients and design a network that will work best.