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Ethernet Cables
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Various different types of standard network cables are available for use with Ethernet. Learn about these Ethernet cable types and which are needed in different scenarios.

CAT5 cables
CAT5 is the single most common type of cable used in Ethernet networking.

What is a dongle?
In computer networking, a dongle is a short network cable that joins a PCMCIA adapter and cables like Ethernet cables.

Ethernet Cabling and Connectors
Looks at unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP), coaxial, fiber optic, and connectors.

Ethernet Cable Length Specifications
Guidelines for minimum and maximum lengths of UTP Ethernet cable on a LAN.

More About Ethernet
Full index of Ethernet resources covers tutorials, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and cards.

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