Computer Support/Networking/Tools

This lesson covers networking tools.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the networking tools portion of A+ certification include:^[1]

Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools.

• Crimper
• Cable stripper
• Multimeter
• Tone generator & probe
• Cable tester
• Loopback plug
• Punchdown tool
• WiFi analyzer

Readings

1. Read Wikipedia: Crimp connection
2. Read Wikipedia: Multimeter
3. Read Wikipedia: Signal generator
4. Read Wikipedia: Cable tester
5. Read Wikipedia: Crossover cable
6. Read Wikipedia: Punch down tool
7. Read Wikipedia: Packet analyzer

Multimedia

1. Watch YouTube: Networking Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.9.
2. Watch Cisco Learning Network: Ethernet Cables: Crossover Cables and Straight Through Cables - Cisco Answers IT.

Activities

1. YouTube: How To Make RJ45 Network Patch Cables - Cat 5E and Cat 6.
2. YouTube: Using a multimeter to check an ac wall outlet.
3. YouTube: Manually Test a (PSU) Power Supply With a Multimeter by Britec.
4. YouTube: Tone and Probe Basics.
5. YouTube: How to Test Your CAT5 Ethernet Cable.
6. How to Create a RJ45 Ethernet Loopback Cable/Connector.
7. YouTube: How To use a 110 & Krone Telecom Punchdown Tool & the difference between Krone and 110 connections.
8. Cisco Learning Network: Crossover Cables and Straight Through Cables Test Yourself.

References