This course provides an overview of cabling, connectors, and common tools of the trade. It shows learners how cables and connectors are used to physically connect network devices.
Objectives:
Specify the characteristics of cable standards
Recognize media connectors and their uses
Recognize media types and their uses
Discuss simplex, half duplex or full duplex data transfer
Topics:
Cabling and transceiver fundamentals
Ethernet technologies and specifications
Media connectors
Media issues
Planning and installing cabling
Troubleshooting and repairing media
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
