{"wikiid":507188,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Networking Cables","revisionid":1137450,"contents_raw":"== Background ==\n\nA networking cable is a type of cable used to transmit data between network devices, such as computers, routers, switches, and servers. These cables are typically made of copper or fiber optic materials and come in various lengths and types.\n\nThe most common type of networking cable is an [[Topic:Ethernet Cable|Ethernet cable|new_window=true]], which is used to connect devices in a local area network (LAN). Ethernet cables come in different categories, such as Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7, with each category offering different data transfer speeds and bandwidth capacities.\n\nOther types of networking cables include coaxial cables used for cable TV and broadband internet, and fiber optic cables used for long-distance communication and high-speed internet connections.\n\nIn addition to the type of cable used, the speed and quality of a network connection also depend on factors such as the quality of the cable connectors, the distance between devices, and any interference or noise that may be present in the network environment.\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Networking_cables|Networking Cables Wikipedia]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"A networking cable is a type of cable used to transmit data between network devices, such as computers, routers, switches, and servers. These cables are typically made of copper or fiber optic materials and come in various lengths and types."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The most common type of networking cable is an "},{"type":"text","text":"Ethernet cable","marks":[{"type":"wikiLink","attrs":{"target":"Topic:Ethernet Cable","tag":null,"newWindow":true,"href":"\/Topic\/Ethernet_Cable"}}]},{"type":"text","text":", which is used to connect devices in a local area network (LAN). Ethernet cables come in different categories, such as Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7, with each category offering different data transfer speeds and bandwidth capacities."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Other types of networking cables include coaxial cables used for cable TV and broadband internet, and fiber optic cables used for long-distance communication and high-speed internet connections."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"In addition to the type of cable used, the speed and quality of a network connection also depend on factors such as the quality of the cable connectors, the distance between devices, and any interference or noise that may be present in the network environment."}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Additional Information"}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Networking_cables","target":false}}],"text":"Networking Cables Wikipedia"}]}]}]}]},"contents_rendered":"
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A networking cable is a type of cable used to transmit data between network devices, such as computers, routers, switches, and servers. These cables are typically made of copper or fiber optic materials and come in various lengths and types.<\/p>\n\n

The most common type of networking cable is an Ethernet cable<\/a>, which is used to connect devices in a local area network (LAN). Ethernet cables come in different categories, such as Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7, with each category offering different data transfer speeds and bandwidth capacities.<\/p>\n\n

Other types of networking cables include coaxial cables used for cable TV and broadband internet, and fiber optic cables used for long-distance communication and high-speed internet connections.<\/p>\n\n

In addition to the type of cable used, the speed and quality of a network connection also depend on factors such as the quality of the cable connectors, the distance between devices, and any interference or noise that may be present in the network environment.<\/p>\n\n

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