
Ethernet Cable Types | UTP vs STP | Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a, Cat 7, Network LAN Cables
Ultimate Guidelines STP vs UTP Low voltage twisted-pair cables such as the Cat6 ethernet cable can be divided into two types based on this one specification: shielding. The cables that have a shielding integrated underneath their cable jacket are known as shielded twisted pair (STP) cables. And the ones that lack a protective sheath underneath their jacket are known as unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables. When purchasing ethernet cables for data communications e.g local area networks, you will need to choose between UTP and STP cables. Now, how do you decide which cable you need to get? And which one is ideal for you? These are some of the kinds of questions that we are going to answer in this blog:-) www.smartechcables.com/blog/stp-vs-utp-cables-which-one-to-choose/ If you are looking to buy ethernet cables and are unsure if you need STP or UTP, all of your queries shall be answered. Be sure to read till the end. Let’s dive in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Get in tech with us @smartechcables 📞347 748 1818 www.smartechcables.com 📩[email protected] = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 💻 Follow Us on social media channels to keep yourself updated. ► Twitter / smartechcables ► Facebook / smartechcables ► Pinterest / smartechcables ► Instagram / smartechcables ► LinkedIn / smartech-cables