Which type of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is commonly used in Ethernet 10BASE-T networks, which carry data at a rate of 10 Mbps (although it can carry data at a maximum rate of 16 Mbps, as seen in some Token Ring networks) ?

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Priscilla Boyer

Computers & Technology

10 January, 20:49

Which type of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is commonly used in Ethernet 10BASE-T networks, which carry data at a rate of 10 Mbps (although it can carry data at a maximum rate of 16 Mbps, as seen in some Token Ring networks) ?

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Cecelia Frost · Answer 1

Category 3 (CAT3) Unshielded Twisted Pair cable

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A Category 3 (CAT3) Unshielded Twisted Pair cable is a cable that makes use of the conductivity of copper to transmit data and power. These cables are an older standard for Ethernet cables and can handle data speeds of up to 10mbps. The succeeding standard for Ethernet cables include CAT5 which has speeds of up to 100 mbps, CAT 3 is mostly used in applications where speed is not of great importance such as in PBXs and VoIP telephone systems.