Network+/Architecture/Media

This lesson covers media (cabling and connectors)

Objectives and Skills
Objectives and skills for the media portion of Network+ certification include:
 * Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools
 * Copper connectors
 * RJ-11
 * RJ-45
 * RJ-48C
 * DB-9/RS-232
 * DB-25
 * UTP coupler
 * BNC coupler
 * BNC
 * F-connector
 * 110 block
 * 66 block
 * Copper cables
 * Shielded vs unshielded
 * CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a
 * PVC vs plenum
 * RG-59
 * RG-6
 * Straight-through vs crossover vs rollover
 * Fiber connectors
 * ST
 * SC
 * LC
 * MTRJ
 * FC
 * Fiber coupler
 * Fiber cables
 * Single mode
 * Multimode
 * APC vs UPC
 * Media converters
 * Single mode fiber to Ethernet
 * Multimode fiber to Ethernet
 * Fiber to coaxial
 * Single mode to multimode fiber
 * Tools
 * Cable crimpers
 * Punch down tool
 * Wire strippers
 * Snips
 * OTDR
 * Cable certifier

Readings

 * 1) Read /Introduction/.
 * 2) Read  Registered jack.
 * 3) Read  BNC connector.
 * 4) Read  F connector.
 * 5) Read  D-subminiature.
 * 6) Read  Patch panel.
 * 7) Read  110 block.
 * 8) Read  Optical fiber connector.
 * 9) Read  Networking cables.
 * 10) Read  Twisted pair.
 * 11) Read  Coaxial cable.
 * 12) Read  Optical fiber cable.
 * 13) Read  Plenum cable.
 * 14) Read  Fiber media converter.
 * 15) Read  Broadband over power lines.
 * 16) Read  Crimp connection.
 * 17) Read  Punch down tool.
 * 18) Read  Wire stripper.
 * 19) Read  Optical time-domain reflectometer.
 * 20) Read  Cable tester.

Multimedia

 * 1) Watch YouTube: Copper Connectors- CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
 * 2) Watch YouTube: Copper Cabling - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
 * 3) Watch YouTube: Straight-Through, Crossover, and Rollover Cables - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
 * 4) Watch YouTube: Fiber Connectors - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
 * 5) Watch YouTube: Fiber Cables - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
 * 6) Watch YouTube: Media Converters - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.
 * 7) Watch YouTube: Network Cabling Tools - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.5.