Computer Networks/Architecture/Media

This lesson covers media (cabling and connectors)

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the media portion of Network+ certification include:^[1]

• Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools
  • Copper connectors
    • RJ-11
    • RJ-45
    • RJ-48C
    • DB-9/RS-232
    • DB-25
    • UTP coupler
    • BNC coupler
    • BNC
    • F-connector
    • 110 block
    • 66 block
  • Copper cables
    • Shielded vs unshielded
    • CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a
    • PVC vs plenum
    • RG-59
    • RG-6
    • Straight-through vs crossover vs rollover
  • Fiber connectors
    • ST
    • SC
    • LC
    • MTRJ
    • FC
    • Fiber coupler
  • Fiber cables
    • Single mode
    • Multimode
    • APC vs UPC
  • Media converters
    • Single mode fiber to Ethernet
    • Multimode fiber to Ethernet
    • Fiber to coaxial
    • Single mode to multimode fiber
  • Tools
    • Cable crimpers
    • Punch down tool
    • Wire strippers
    • Snips
    • OTDR
    • Cable certifier

Readings

1. Read Introduction.
2. Read Wikipedia: Registered jack.
3. Read Wikipedia: BNC connector.
4. Read Wikipedia: F connector.
5. Read Wikipedia: D-subminiature.
6. Read Wikipedia: Patch panel.
7. Read Wikipedia: 110 block.
8. Read Wikipedia: Optical fiber connector.
9. Read Wikipedia: Networking cables.
10. Read Wikipedia: Twisted pair.
11. Read Wikipedia: Coaxial cable.
12. Read Wikipedia: Optical fiber cable.
13. Read Wikipedia: Plenum cable.
14. Read Wikipedia: Fiber media converter.
15. Read Wikipedia: Broadband over power lines.
16. Read Wikipedia: Crimp connection.
17. Read Wikipedia: Punch down tool.
18. Read Wikipedia: Wire stripper.
19. Read Wikipedia: Optical time-domain reflectometer.
20. Read Wikipedia: Cable tester.

Multimedia

1. Watch YouTube: Copper Connectors- CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
2. Watch YouTube: Copper Cabling - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
3. Watch YouTube: Straight-Through, Crossover, and Rollover Cables - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
4. Watch YouTube: Fiber Connectors - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
5. Watch YouTube: Fiber Cables - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
6. Watch YouTube: Media Converters - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
7. Watch YouTube: Network Cabling Tools - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.

References