This type of computer network cabling

This type of computer network cabling


There are several types of wiring used and can be used to apply the Network, namely:

Thin Ethernet (thinnet)


Thin Ethernet or thinnet have advantages in terms of the relatively cheaper cost compared to other types of cabling and the installation of components easier. The length of thin wire coaxial/RG-58 between 0.5 - 185 m and a maximum of 30 computers connected.

Thick Ethernet (Thicknet)

With a thick Ethernet or thicknet, the number of computers that can be connected in a network will be more and the distance between the computers can be enlarged, but the cost of procurement is more expensive wiring and installation is relatively more difficult compared with thinnet. In Thicknet transceiver used to connect each computer to the network system and connectors used are type DIX connector. Maximum transceiver cable length 50 m, Thick Ethernet cable maximum length 500 m with a maximum 100 transceiver connected.

Twisted Pair Ethernet


Twisted Pair cable is divided into two types of shielded and unshielded. Shielded cable is the type that has a sheath wrapping while unshielded not have a sheath wrapping. For this type of connection cable uses an RJ-11 or RJ-45. In twisted pair (10 BaseT) network, a computer arranged to form a star pattern. Each PC has one twisted pair cables are centralized at the HUB. Twisted pair is generally more reliable (reliable) than thin coax because the HUB has the capability of data error correction and increase the speed of transmission.


Currently there are several grades, or categories of twisted pair cable. Category 5 is the most reliable and have high compatibility, and the most recommended. Running well at 10Mbps and Fast Ethernet (100Mbps). Category 5 cable can be made straight-through or crossed.


Straight through cable used to connect computers to the HUB. Crossed cable used to connect the HUB to HUB and Broadband Modem directly to a PC (without HUB). Maximum cable length Twisted-Pair cable is 100 m.

Fiber Optic


Network that uses fiber optic (FOR) are usually large companies, due to price and installation process more difficult. However, networks that use the FOR in terms of reliability and speed is not in doubt. Data transmission speeds by more than 100Mbps FO media and free environmental influences.