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coaxial cable
Coaxial cable is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. Read Full Definition
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Categories of twisted-pair cabling systems
A twisted-pair cabling system is a cable consisting of one or several pairs of copper wires. Read Full Definition
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Data Access Arrangement (DAA)
A Data Access Arrangement (DAA) is an electronic interface within a computer and its modem to a public telephone line. Read Full Definition
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bits per second (bps or bit/sec)
In data communications, bits per second (bps or bit/sec) is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers. Read Full Definition
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NBASE-T Ethernet
NBASE-T Ethernet is an IEEE standard and Ethernet-signaling technology that allows existing twisted-pair copper cabling to exceed the cable's specified limit of 1 Gbps for distances of up to 100 meters. Read Full Definition
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near-end crosstalk (NEXT)
Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) is an error condition that can occur when connectors are attached to twisted pair cabling. Read Full Definition
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What is wireless communications? Everything you need to know
Wireless communications is the transmission of voice and data without cable or wires. Read Full Definition
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MDI/MDIX (medium-dependent interface/MDI crossover)
MDI/MDIX is a type of Ethernet port connection that uses twisted-pair cabling to link two networked devices. Read Full Definition
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Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU)
In telecommunications, the Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) is a contractual agreement (temporary ownership) of a portion of the capacity of an international cable. Read Full Definition
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unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in telephone wiring and local area networks (LANs). Read Full Definition
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