NETWORK CABLE

A cable is a cord that is made up of different conductors, which are isolated from each other. This cord is usually protected by a wrap that gives it strength and flexibility. A network , on the other hand, is a network formed by different nodes.

It is called a network cable or connection cable to the physical element that allows different computers ( computers ) and other computer devices to be connected to each other . Network cable installer can link two computers directly or make the connection between a device and a router or switch .

Take the case of a company that wishes to establish a computer network to facilitate communication between its workers. With this objective, all the company's computers are connected to a router through different network cables. This allows the physical link between the computers and the router (also called a router , a device that addresses data packets). The network cable allows digital information to reach the router, which in turn allows the interconnection of the equipment. In this way, if an employee wishes to consult on his computer a document that is stored in another worker's computer, he can do so through the company's network.

At present we are faced with the existence of several types of network cables, among which the following are the most used: the 5, which has a speed of 100 Mbps; the 5e, which offers 1 Gbps; 6, 1 Gbps and 6a, which guarantees a speed of 10 Gbps.

To be able to choose a network cable or another, it is necessary that several aspects be taken into account, such as:

• The distance to be covered with that cable, because it will determine that one of greater or lesser extension is required.
• The maximum data transmission speed you want to have.
• The coating of the cable in question.
• The type of network that is intended to be created, either at home or at work.
• The type of braid, the type of shielding or the type of sheath are other aspects to which attention should be paid when choosing the most suitable network cable.