Summary
Although UTP is the most common choice for LAN cabling, fiber and wireless connectivity can improve network performance and availability in certain areas. As soon as you have determined the location of your MDF and IDFs, you should be able to select the proper vertical and horizontal cabling to best serve the devices you will install in your network. You can further review network cable types on pages 71–84 of CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (CCENT Exam 640-822 and CCNA Exams 640-816 and 640-802), Third Edition.
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