Computer Support/Networking/Media

This lesson covers networking media.

Objectives and Skills
Objectives and skills for the networking media portion of A+ certification include:
 * Identify the various types of network cables and connectors.
 * Fiber
 * Connectors: SC, ST and LC
 * Twisted Pair
 * Connectors: RJ-11, RJ-45
 * Wiring standards: T568A, T568B
 * Coaxial
 * Connectors: BNC, F-connector
 * Compare and contrast the characteristics of connectors and cabling.
 * Fiber
 * Types (single-mode vs. multi-mode)
 * Speed and transmission limitations
 * Twisted pair
 * Types: STP, UTP, CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6e, CAT7, plenum, PVC
 * Speed and transmission limitations
 * Splitters and effects on signal quality
 * Coaxial
 * Types: RG-6, RG-59
 * Speed and transmission limitations
 * Splitters and effects on signal quality

Readings

 * 1)  Optical fiber
 * 2) Read Optical fiber connector
 * 3)  Twisted pair
 * 4) Read Modular connector
 * 5)  Coaxial cable
 * 6) Read RF connector

Multimedia

 * 1) YouTube: Network Connectors - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.1
 * 2) YouTube: Network Cabling - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.2
 * 3) YouTube: Calculating Signal Loss - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.2
 * 4) Watch Cisco Learning Network: Ethernet Cables (Types)
 * 5) Watch Cisco Learning Network: RJ45 Connectors, RJ45 Wiring, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and More