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Network+: Network Media and Elements
Product Code: NETP02 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains the advantages of various network transmission media and the connectors used with these media. This course also explains the attributes and functions of common network elements.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Compare common network transmission media, including UTP, STP, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless
  • Discuss the conditions under which each transmission medium is appropriate
  • Compare IEEE standards for media types (10Base2 through 1000BaseX)
  • Explain common network elements such as simplexing, half- and full-duplexing, WAN and LAN, baseband and broadband, servers, workstations, hosts, and hub types

Outline:

  • Network Media Types
  • Wireless Media
  • Twisted Pair Cable
  • Cabling Standards
  • STP
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Fiber-Optic Cable
  • Fiber Optic Technologies and T-Carrier
  • Simplex, Half Duplex, and Full Duplex
  • LANs and WANs
  • Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networking
  • NICs and Network Infrastructure
  • Hub Types

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam, or anyone who wants to learn networking principles and practices.

Prerequisites:

Network+: Network Topology and Operating Systems

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • Network+® is a registered trademark of The Computing Technology Industry Association
  • CompTIA® is a registered trademark of The Computing Technology Industry Association

Terms of Use:

None

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