Cabling - Twisted Pair (1)

• UTP - Unshielded Twisted Pair

• STP - Shielded Twisted Pair

• EIA-568 (Electronic Industries Association) - standard which specifies the use of voice-grade UTP as well as STP for in-building data applications (year 1991)

  • The twisting prevents interference problem
  • wiring up to 16Mbps

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