Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 60 Networking Fundamentals used typically varies according to installer preferences or the specifi cations of the installation. Coaxial Connectors Coaxial cable uses two main types of connectors: BNC and F-type. BNC makes a con- nection by pushing the connector onto the connection post and then twisting to the right, as shown in Figure 2-14. F-type connectors have threads and make a much bet- ter connection, as in Figure 2-15. 2.1 NET BNC connection BNC connector Figure 2-14 A BNC connector is pushed onto the BNC connection and twisted until it “locks” in place. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher F-type connector Figure 2-15 An F-type connector is screwed onto an F-type connection. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher