Computer Networks/Troubleshooting/Copper Issues

This lesson covers copper issues.

Objectives and Skills

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

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues
  • Shorts
  • Opens
  • Incorrect termination (mismatched standards)
    • Straight-through
    • Crossover
  • Cross-talk
    • Near end
    • Far end
  • EMI/RFI
  • Distance limitations
  • Attenuation/Db loss
  • Bad connector
  • Bad wiring
  • Split pairs
  • Tx/Rx reverse
  • Cable placement
  • Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver

Multimedia

1. Watch YouTube: Troubleshooting Copper Cables - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 4.4.
2. Watch YouTube: Troubleshooting Signal Loss - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 4.4.
3. Watch YouTube: Troubleshooting Network Cabling - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 4.4.

References