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→Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP/STP)
* ''Category 5 (Cat 5)'' - Suitable for 100Mbs transmission (Fast Ethernet)
* ''Category 6 (Cat 6) '' - Suitable for Gigabit Ethernet
Twisted pair cables use RF-45 connectors and are harder to tap into than coax cable. The biggest risk for twisted pair cable is the ease with which additional devices and be connected to spare ports on hubs, routers and switches.
