Koaxialkabelnetz

Koaxialkabelnetz refers to a network infrastructure that utilizes coaxial cables for data transmission. Coaxial cable consists of a central conductor surrounded by an insulating layer, a braided metal shield, and an outer insulating jacket. This construction makes it effective at carrying signals over moderate distances with minimal signal loss and interference. Koaxialkabelnetze were widely adopted for cable television distribution, providing subscribers with broadcast channels. In this application, signals are amplified and distributed from a central headend to individual homes through a branching network of coaxial cables. Beyond television, coaxial cables have also been used in early computer networks, such as Ethernet implementations like 10BASE2 and 10BASE5. The shared nature of these older coaxial network designs meant that all devices on a segment shared bandwidth, which could lead to performance issues with heavy traffic. While newer technologies like fiber optics and twisted-pair Ethernet have largely superseded coaxial cable for many applications, particularly in high-speed data networking, coaxial networks remain in use for cable TV services in many regions and are still present in legacy infrastructure.