Media Degradation Continued
Crosstalk, discussed earlier in the twisted-pair cabling section, is a form of EMI.
Radio transmitting devices cause RFI.
In order to reduce EMI/RFI on network cabling, you can do the following:
- Keep network media away from sources of EMI, such as lights, generators, and high voltage electrical wiring.
- Ensure that network media is properly installed.
- Use shielded cabling, which is more resistant to external interference.
- Use repeaters, which amplify and clean-up networking signals.
- Ensure that you install good quality cabling.