wirelessnetworking.ppt

Guide to Networking Essentials, Fourth Edition * Chapter Summary (continued) Both types of coax use a copper core surrounded with insulation and wire braid to reduce crosstalk Coaxial is good choice for transmitting over medium to long distances Twisted-pair cable may be unshielded (UTP) or shielded (STP) STP supports higher bandwidth and longer networks spans than UTP Fiber-optic cable offers highest bandwidth, best security, and least interference, but is most expensive type of cabling Guide to Networking Essentials, Fourth Edition * Chapter Summary (continued) Cabled networks transmit eith