Which component of a network cable does the 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard affect?

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AThe power delivery
BThe color coding
CThe bandwidth
DThe speed

✓ Correct answer: A. The power delivery The 802.3af PoE standard is specifically designed to supply power over Ethernet cables to power devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points. It does not affect the color coding, bandwidth, or speed of the network cables.

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