Network cables, also known as patch cables, (physically) connect the components in a computer network with each other.
In more complex networks, a track network is used, which describes the connection of the rooms via a permanently laid cable in the walls. Laying cables, cables with rigid cores, are used during installation. A distinction is therefore made between patch cables and installation cables. Patch cables have flexible cores and are used for assembly. There is a universal building cabling system (UGK), which is based on a generally applicable structure. It is divided into 3 areas. The first area is the primary area, which describes the cabling between different buildings in a location. The secondary area, on the other hand, includes the cabling of different floors within a building. If cabling within a floor is covered, this is referred to as the tertiary area.
There are also different cable types, e.g: Twisted pair, the most commonly used variant. These cables have copper wires twisted in pairs, which means they are particularly well protected from the outside. Other cable types are crossover cables, fiber optic cables and coaxial cables.
Network cables form the basis for wired networks and enable reliable data transmission. They can be used in a wide range of environments, from home networks to office environments and corporate networks.
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