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coaxial cable
Last modified: Thursday, March 27, 2003
A type of wire that consists of a center wire surrounded by insulation and then a grounded shield of braided wire. The shield minimizes electrical and radio frequency interference.
Coaxial cabling is the primary type of cabling used by the cable television industry and is also widely used for computer networks, such as Ethernet. Although more expensive than standard telephone wire, it is much less susceptible to interference and can carry much more data.
Linux Ethernet how to page Provides information on creating a network using coaxial or twisted-pair cables, with links to cable information and a FAQ.
