Write some advantages and disadvantages of twisted pair cables.

Some advantages of twisted pair cables are:

1. It is simple.
2. It is easy to install and maintain.
3. It is physically flexible.
4. It has a low weight.
5. It can be easily connected.
6. It is very inexpensive.

Some disadvantages of twisted pair cables are:

1. It is incapable of carrying a signal over long distances without the use of repeaters.
2. It is unsuitable for broadband applications due to its low bandwidth capabilities.
3. It supports maximum data rates of 1 Mbps without conditioning and 10 Mbps with conditioning.