1212What type of connector is used for network connections?

Ethernet cables used in local area networks (LANs) are terminated using an RJ45 connector, which has eight wires. RJ11 is used for landline telephones. An RJ11 connector only has four wires, so it is narrower than an RJ45. Cable modems, satellite television, and cable television all require an F type connector. It is used with coaxial cables and has a twist-on connector with a solid pin in the middle. A straight tip (ST) connector has a bayonet-type plug and socket. It is used with fiber-optic cable. If bidirectional signals are required, two cables and two connectors must be used.