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contents/interfaces_and_cables/README.md

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### Speed
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![Speed is measured in bits per second](docs/bits_n_bytes.png)
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![Speed is measured in bits per second](docs/bit_speeds.png)
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## Ethernet
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Collection of network protocols/standards that fit in RJ-45 ports (**RJ** = *"Registered Jack"*)
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Collection of network protocols/standards that fit in RJ-45 ports.
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* **RJ = "Registered Jack"**
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## Cable Standards
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* defined in the IEEE 802.3 standard in 1983
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* **IEEE** = Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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![](docs/copper_ethernet_standards.png)
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* **"BASE"** refers to baseband signaling (outside of CCNA scope) and **"T"** refers to *"twisted pair"*
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## Copper UTP Cables
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Type of copper **cables** used in ethernet standards.
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![](docs/utp_cables_used_wires.png)
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### Copper cable standards
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![Copper ethernet cable standards](docs/copper_ethernet_standards.png)
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* **"BASE"** refers to baseband signaling (outside of CCNA scope) and **"T"** refers to *"twisted pair"*
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### 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T
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* `Full-Duplex` transmission: both connected devices can receive and transmit data at the same time
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![Bi-directional pairs for 1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T Cables](docs/bidirectional_1000_10g_baset.png)
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## Fiber-optic UTP Cables
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![](docs/sfp_transceiver.png)
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## UTP vs Fiber-optic Cabling
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| UTP | Fiber-optic |
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| :-: | :-: |
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| Cheaper | More expensive |
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| Shorter max distance (~100m) | Longer max distance |
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| Vulnerable to EMI | EMI proof |
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