Connecting Twisted Pair Cable to Fiber-Optic Cable
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You want to connect a twisted pair cable segment to a fiber-optic cable segment.
Which of the following networking devices will you use to accomplish the task?
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To connect a twisted pair cable segment to a fiber-optic cable segment, we need to use a networking device that can convert the signals from one type of cable to another. This device is called a media converter.
Media converters are used to connect different types of media, such as copper and fiber-optic cables, and enable communication between devices on each network segment. They receive incoming data signals from one media type, convert them into another type, and then transmit them to the destination.
A hub is a networking device that connects multiple devices in a network and broadcasts incoming data to all connected devices. It does not perform any conversion between different media types, so it cannot be used to connect a twisted pair cable segment to a fiber-optic cable segment.
A switch is a networking device that connects devices in a network and enables communication between them by forwarding data packets between the source and destination devices. It also does not perform any conversion between different media types, so it cannot be used to connect a twisted pair cable segment to a fiber-optic cable segment.
A repeater is a networking device that receives and amplifies signals to extend the reach of a network segment. It also does not perform any conversion between different media types, so it cannot be used to connect a twisted pair cable segment to a fiber-optic cable segment.
A router is a networking device that connects multiple networks and enables communication between them by forwarding data packets between them. It can also perform conversion between different media types, but this is not its primary function. Routers typically have one or more WAN ports that can connect to different types of media, including twisted pair and fiber-optic cables. However, a router may not be the best choice for connecting two segments within the same network.
In conclusion, the best networking device to use to connect a twisted pair cable segment to a fiber-optic cable segment is a media converter.
