All devices whether
electronic or mechanical use cables like telephones, TV or computers, etc.
We can’t live without
electronic devices and thus they form an integral part of our lives.
When you visit a computer
supplier he might suggest you Ethernet
cable whereas visiting a TV supplier might recommend a cable connection.
As there are different
cable types available you may get confused about the one you need to buy. Now,
you may be little confused about whether Internet
cable and Ethernet Cable is the
same.
The article will help
you understand the difference between Ethernet and internet cable and also
learn about LAN Cables briefly.
Ethernet Cable
Well, Ethernet
cable is derived from “Ethernet” and is the main Ethernet cable type.
The cable can be found in different grades out of which the common one is CAT5.
Ethernet cable can be best explained as basic
network cable which is used mostly for wired networks. These cables help to
connect different devices like routers, switches, PCs within a specified LAN (local
area network).
The length,
as well as the durability of these cables is limited. In case a network cable
is quite lengthy or is not of good quality, then it will fail to conduct a
strong network signal.
These limitations with the Ethernet cables are thus used to carry out tasks in particular
conditions.
Internet Cable
When
it comes to Internet cable it is
considered as sturdy physical cables used for internet connectivity. The common
type of internet cables are-
· Fiber optic cables
· Copper cable
· Coaxial cable etc
Talking
about fiber optic cable it has more than one optical fibers present in a casing
which is insulated and sends out the signals through light.
It
is suitable for long distances, telecommunications, and data networking (high
performance) as it offers high bandwidth and is efficient to send out data at
long distances.
Benefits of Fiber Optic Cables
- Fiber optic
cables offer high capacity.
- As light travels
faster the cable helps cover longer distances without losing the strength
and signal boosters are hardly required.
- The interference
is less in the case of a fiber optic cable.
LAN Cable
LAN cable can be briefed as a data cable type that allows computer
networking. The LAN cables are used to transmit data for shorter distances. It
comprises coax & stuff ceased with BNC/Ethernet cables. Such LANs make use
of wired connections to access/link the data.
Characteristics that
let differentiate between different
Media
feature
It means the physical connection of any device
to a reliable network.
Network
Topology
It means the location wise
placement of different machines and the way the local area network attains a connection.
Two LAN cable types
based on protocols
Peer-peer
This LAN cable is quite easy to set up, but it
cannot function under when the workload is heavy.
Every computer/nodes get
the same share to operate these LAN cables. These cables allow faster data
transfer as compared to the connections used in the telephone line. Also, there
are certain limitations when it comes to how many computers these cables can
support and also the area they can cover to transmit data. Thus, WAN came into the
picture which is known as the wide-area network.
Client/server
Also termed as two-tier
LANs, they are made of strong computers known as networks that facilitate
manage the printers, disk drives, and network traffic. They enable
workstations, personal computers to run different applications.
You need to understand
what each type of cable is meant for and how it can help in the device you are
using. This will help you eliminate the confusion while buying any of these
cables.
