{"id":8389,"date":"2023-02-07T02:57:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T02:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/?p=8389"},"modified":"2023-02-07T06:04:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T06:04:12","slug":"all-ethernet-cable-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/all-ethernet-cable-types\/","title":{"rendered":"All Ethernet Cable Types:\u00a0Which Cable Should you Prefer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
About All Ethernet cable types, Ethernet cable is a single name with a broad category of wires under its umbrella. Hence, these vary from Cat variations, shielding differences, pinout arrangement, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we will look into various Ethernet cables that you can find in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n
Ethernet cables allow different network devices to connect and work with each other while creating a local network. Moreover, it enables the devices to share data and other files at higher speeds efficiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the WIFI signals have let cellphones and laptops access the internet without any cable, it couldn\u2019t kill the popularity of Ethernet. It is since every component behind the WIFI uses these cables to propagate the signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caption: Network Cable<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Ethernet cables work by connecting to the ports of each device. Network engineers mostly use these wires to connect WIFI routers and modems to telephone or internet lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also use the cable for linking other hardware devices like TVs and computers to make a network. Usually,<\/strong>\u00a0engineers use twisted pair cables<\/strong> in a LAN for better signal propagation.<\/p>\n\n\n Although the quality of wiring may vary due to differences in manufacturers, the basic connection type remains the same. The following tables show each pin and its function in the data transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caption: T568A standard color code <\/p>\n\n\n\n Caption: T-568B standard color code <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, the TX stands for Transmitted data, RX for Received data, and BI_D for Bi-directional data for A, B, C, and D pins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And according to the standard used on two ends, we can class the cable into two types.<\/p>\n\n\n Conforming to the EIA\/TIA-568-A or B standards, straight-through cables have the same terminations on both ends. However, most systems use the T568-B standard to terminate patch cables. Typically, you can use a straight-through Cat5 cable in a single router-to-computer connection. <\/p>\n\n\n However, connecting two similar devices, such as PC to PC, Switch to Switch, and Router to Router requires only a T568A termination at one end and a T568B termination at the other. Crossover cables are a common name for these kinds of patch connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ethernet interfaces are now intelligent enough to differentiate between straight-through and crossover cables. Then they adjust their settings according to the cable format. Hence, you don\u2019t need to use the crossover cables as much as you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, crossover cables do not have a marking on them. It means you can confuse them with the straight cables, so it’s better to mark them to avoid future mix-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caption: Ethernet Jack with pinout<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Here are the popular types of Ethernet cables according to the shielding over them.<\/p>\n\n\n These cables have no shielding at all. Although they are becoming oblique, many households still use them for basic home uses where they do not need heavy cables.<\/p>\n\n\n The STP means shielding is available on the cable without going into its Specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n F in the FTP indicates a thin foil shielding over the cable. Also, it is an inexpensive form of shielding and usually uses copper or aluminum with a polyester covering.<\/p>\n\n\n Outer foil shielding means that the shield is available on the overall cable. Still, the individual wires do not have any protection.<\/p>\n\n\n These cables contain a thin braiding of copper or tin over the cable but not on the individual wires.<\/p>\n\n\n Here, the outer cable has a thin weave of tin or copper. At the same time, the foil protects the individual wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UTP<\/p>\n\n\n According to different connectors, here are the common types of Ethernet cables.<\/p>\n\n\n RJ45 or Registered Jack 45 is a standard connector for Ethernet cable. Thus, you will find this connector on every internet wire, from Cat1 to Cat 6a and Cat 8. For RJ-45 pins, there are two popular arrangements of wires within the Ethernet cables<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Do Ethernet Cables Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Ethernet Cable Types Based on Cat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ethernet Cable Types Based on Pinout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Pin<\/td> Wire Color<\/td> Signal<\/td> Signal Description<\/td><\/tr> 1<\/td> White\/Green<\/td> TX1+<\/td> Transmit +<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/td> Green<\/td> TX1-<\/td> Transmit \u2013<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/td> White\/Orange<\/td> RX+<\/td> Receive +<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/td> Blue<\/td> TX2+<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit +<\/td><\/tr> 5<\/td> White\/Blue<\/td> TX2-<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit \u2013<\/td><\/tr> 6<\/td> Orange<\/td> RX-<\/td> Receive \u2013<\/td><\/tr> 7<\/td> White\/Brown<\/td> TX3+<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit +<\/td><\/tr> 8<\/td> Brown<\/td> TX3-<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit \u2013<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Pin<\/td> Wire Color<\/td> Signal<\/td> Signal Description<\/td><\/tr> 1<\/td> White\/orange<\/td> TX1+<\/td> Transmit +<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/td> Orange<\/td> TX1-<\/td> Transmit \u2013<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/td> White\/Green<\/td> RX+<\/td> Receive +<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/td> Blue<\/td> TX2+<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit +<\/td><\/tr> 5<\/td> White\/Blue<\/td> TX2-<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit \u2013<\/td><\/tr> 6<\/td> Green<\/td> RX-<\/td> Receive \u2013<\/td><\/tr> 7<\/td> White\/Brown<\/td> TX3+<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit +<\/td><\/tr> 8<\/td> Brown<\/td> TX3-<\/td> Bi-Directional Transmit \u2013<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Straight-through Cables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Crossover cables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Ethernet Cable Types Based on Shielding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
UTP or Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
STP or Shielded Twisted Pair Cable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
FTP or Foiled Twisted Pair Cable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Outer Foil Twisted Pair (F\/UTP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Outer Braided Twisted Pair (S\/UTP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Outer Braided Shield\/Foiled Twisted Pair (S\/FTP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Ethernet Cable Types Based on Connectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
RJ45<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n