Saturday, November 24, 2007

Networks: Cabling & Connectors

What type of connector would you expect to find on UTP CAT 5e cable?
1. AUI
2. BNC
3. RJ-11
4. ST
5. >>RJ-45
Explanation : RJ-45 is the modular connector used on Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. It allows for 8 conductors or 4 pairs of wires.

BNC connectors are found on coaxial cable.
RJ-11 jacks are modular connectors found on household phone wire.
AUI connectors are found on Thicknet cables.
An ST connector is used on fiber optic cable.
Objective: Networks