Compare and contrast cat. 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), coaxial, and single mode fiber optic cabling types. Describe one or two of the advantages and/or disadvantages associated with using each cable type for a business’s network infrastructure.  Consider the (a) termination/installation cost; (b) bandwidth; (c) cable length/transmission distance; (d) end point devices (i.e., workstation, wireless access point, switch, router, server, SAN, etc.); (e) use – in-building horizontal or vertical; and (f) conversion or interface equipment. 

APA 3-5 pages

•  Resource(s):

  • Horizontal Cabling Costs: Fiber vs. Copper Calculations – All-fiber networks often provide both short- and long-term cost benefits.
  • The Difference between Fiber Optic Cable, Twisted Pair and Coaxial Cable
  • Eight Advantages of Choosing Fiber Over Copper Cable – Choosing fiber optic cable over copper cable is often advantageous.
  • Comparative Study between Fiber Optic and Copper in Communication – Here is a performance comparison between fiber optics and cable wire in communication.
  • Chapter 4 – Transmission Media – Transmission media is discussed in Chapter

Compare and contrast cat. 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), coaxial, and single mode fiber optic cabling types. Describe one or two of the advantages and/or disadvantages associated with using each cable type for a business’s network infrastructure.  Consider the (a) termination/installation cost; (b) bandwidth; (c) cable length/transmission distance; (d) end point devices (i.e., workstation, wireless access point, switch, router, server, SAN, etc.); (e) use – in-building horizontal or vertical; and (f) conversion or interface equipment. 

APA 3-5 pages

•  Resource(s):

  • Horizontal Cabling Costs: Fiber vs. Copper Calculations – All-fiber networks often provide both short- and long-term cost benefits.
  • The Difference between Fiber Optic Cable, Twisted Pair and Coaxial Cable
  • Eight Advantages of Choosing Fiber Over Copper Cable – Choosing fiber optic cable over copper cable is often advantageous.
  • Comparative Study between Fiber Optic and Copper in Communication – Here is a performance comparison between fiber optics and cable wire in communication.
  • Chapter 4 – Transmission Media – Transmission media is discussed in Chapter