... UTP Cabling UTP Cabling DefinedDuring the last decade, UTP cabling has undergone many changes. As network needs haveincreased, so has the perceived need for higher-end UTP cabling. ... name suggests, UTP consists of multipleunshielded twisted pairs surrounded by an overall jacket. Although available in 2-, 4-, and25-pair multiples, the most popular choice is 4-pair cabling. ... employing a“loose-tube” construction. Additionally, itis also known that attenuation in copper-based UTP cabling increases with fre-quency. For instance, attenuation isUnderstanding UTP CablingContinued...