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A field technician is setting up a new cable modem for a small office network. The internet service provider (ISP) delivers incoming signal via a thick coaxial cable terminating at a wall plate. Which connector type must the technician use on the coaxial patch cable to connect the wall outlet to the cable modem?

  1. F-type connectorAnswer
  2. B
    RJ45 connector
  3. C
    RJ11 connector
  4. D
    DB9 connector

Answer

F-type connector
The F-type connector is the standard screw-on connector used for coaxial cabling carrying broadband cable signals, satellite TV, and cable modems.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the physical medium and signal line specified in the scenario.
The ISP delivers internet access using coaxial cabling.
Cable internet service uses RG-6 or RG-59 coaxial media.
2
Match the coaxial transmission line to its standardized terminating hardware.
F-type connectors screw directly onto threaded coaxial wall plates and modem ports.
F-type connectors are specifically engineered for securing coaxial cable television and broadband internet signals.

Key Concept

Coaxial Connector Types and Cable Modem Interfaces
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Network Cable Types and Connectors

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