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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Cheap and centralized, Ethernet’s star bus topology does not go down if a

single cable breaks. True, the network would go down if the switch failed,

but that is rare.

Unshielded Twisted Pair

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling is the specified cabling for

10/100/1000BaseT and is the predominant cabling system used today. Many

types of twisted pair cabling are available, and the type used depends on the

needs of the network. Twisted pair cabling consists of AWG 22–26 gauge

wire twisted together into color-coded pairs. Each wire is individually

insulated and encased as a group in a common jacket.

UTP cables come in categories that define the maximum speed at which

data can be transferred (also called bandwidth). The major categories (Cats)

are outlined in Table 18-1.

Table 18-1 Cat Levels

The Cat level should be clearly marked on the cable, as Figure 18-10

shows.

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