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## [Which communication networks can be used to transfer data between central host computer and field based RTU?](https://forumautomation.com/t/which-communication-networks-can-be-used-to-transfer-data-between-central-host-computer-and-field-based-rtu/1385)

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**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/which-communication-networks-can-be-used-to-transfer-data-between-central-host-computer-and-field-based-rtu/1385 "2016-11-15T17:06:00Z")

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Communication networks used to transfer data between RTU and main computer are 1.Twisted Pair metallic cable 2.Coaxial metallic cable 3.Fiber optic cable 4.Power line carrier 5. Satellite 6.Leased telephone line 7.Very …