Computer Support/Networking/Tools

This lesson covers networking tools.

Objectives and Skills
Objectives and skills for the networking tools portion of A+ certification include:
 * Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools.
 * Crimper
 * Cable stripper
 * Multimeter
 * Tone generator & probe
 * Cable tester
 * Loopback plug
 * Punchdown tool
 * WiFi analyzer

Readings

 * 1)  Crimp connection
 * 2)  Multimeter
 * 3)  Signal generator
 * 4)  Cable tester
 * 5)  Crossover cable
 * 6)  Punch down tool
 * 7)  Packet analyzer

Multimedia

 * 1) YouTube: Networking Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.9
 * 2) 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.