Specifications

Network cables and adapters 31
Networking Alpha Signs (9700-0112C) October 8, 2003
Network cables and adapters
Overview
Networking hardware is not possible without cables and adapters. Cables, or wires, connect pieces of a
network together. Adapters convert one format to another:
• physical (type of plug)
• electrical (configuration of wiring)
• electronic (computer/monitor interface)
The following information describes the typical use and pinouts of the most commonly used networking
cables and adapters.