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Wiring: twisted, of categories; Category 5
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Network Basics NETWORKS DETAIL Wiring: twistedpair The most common wiring used for LANs is twistedpair wiring, similar to the wiring used for telephones. This wiring connects the computers or other network devices to a central hub. The use of telephone-type wiring makes it easy for the persons who administer your telephone wiring to administer the network wiring as well. RJ-45 connectors are used to connect the twistedpair wiring to the computer and to the hub. The wire for a network can be graded in a number of categories; Category 5 wiring is the most popular grade. Category 5 wiring has superior electrical characteristics, and we strongly recommend it for all twisted-pair networking applications. The wire grade is usually marked on the cable jacket. The equipment for a twisted-pair LAN file:///C|/Bottlecap_Structure_26--TestMerge/DOCS/EN/NETBASIC/FNWD0010.HTM (1 of 2) [5/20/2003 3:40:03 PM]