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A pair of thin, insulated wires, twisted together to reduce signal interference. Originally used for telephones, now also used for LAN wiring. Supported by both Ethernet and token ring. Sometimes called Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) to distinguish it from shielded twisted pair. Not all grades of UTP are suitable for LAN use.

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