Exam Objectives Covered: 

• 1.5 Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.  

Links:

• TestOut Courseware: https://labsimapp.testout.com/

Overview:

Copper wire twisted pair cabling is the most popular choice for access networks in offices. You are likely to work with this network media daily as part of your duties as a network professional. Understanding the characteristics of twisted pair will enable you to properly install and service your networks.   

Text Lessons:

• 2.2.1 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable 
• 2.2.2 Shielded and Screened Twisted Pair Cable 
• 2.2.3 Cat Cable Standards 
• 2.2.4 Twisted Pair Connector Types 
• 2.2.5 Plenum and Riser-rated Cable 
• 2.2.6 Coaxial and Twinaxial Cable and Connectors   

Lab/Activity:

• 2.2.7 Lab: Connect to an Ethernet Network 
• 2.2.8 Lab: Connect a Cable Modem 
• 2.2.9 Identify Cabling 
• 2.2.10 Identify Connectors  

Quiz/Assessment:

• 2.2.11 Lesson Review (10 questions) 

Topics Discussed:

• Why are wires twisted together in twisted pair cables? 
• What is the difference between STP cabling and UTP cabling? 
• What speeds and distances are supported by different cable categories? 
• How can you tell the difference between RJ11 and RJ45 connectors? 
• What are the uses of coax and twinax copper cabling? 

Assignment:

1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
2. Study Lesson 2.2: Copper Cables and Connectors, and complete the 2.2.7 Lab: Connect to an Ethernet Network, the 2.2.8 Lab: Connect a Cable Modem, the 2.2.9 Identify Cabling Activity, the 2.2.10 Identify Connectors Activity and the 10 question 2.2.11 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: January 8th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 9th, 2025

Exam Objectives Covered: 

• 1.5 Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.  

Links:

• TestOut Courseware: https://labsimapp.testout.com/

Overview:

In this lesson, you will identify the components used in an Ethernet network implementation. A standard provides detailed specifications for Physical layer media and interfaces. The Ethernet standard dominates the wired LAN product market. Large and small networks use Ethernet technology to provide both backbone and end user services. Due to the wide deployment of Ethernet today, you will undoubtedly be required to manage and troubleshoot Ethernet networks.  

Text Lessons:

• 2.1.1 Network Data Transmission 
• 2.1.2 Ethernet Standards 
• 2.1.3 Media Access Control and Collision Domains 
• 2.1.4 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Standards 
• 2.1.5 Gigabit Ethernet Standards 
• 2.1.6 Fiber Ethernet Standards  

Lab/Activity:

• 2.1.7 Ethernet Specifications 
• 2.1.8 Lab: Reconnect to an Ethernet Network 

Quiz/Assessment:

• 2.1.9 Lesson Review (10 questions) 

Topics Discussed:

• Why is it useful to categorize network types, appliances, applications, functions, and topologies? 
• What are the advantages of a client-server network compared to a peer-to-peer network? 
• How does a logical topology differ from a physical topology? 
• What do diagrams of point to point, star, and mesh topologies look like?

Assignment:

1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
2. Study Lesson 2.1: Ethernet, and complete the 2.1.7 Ethernet Specifications activity, the 2.1.8 Lab: Reconnect to an Ethernet Network, and the 10 question 2.1.9 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: January 6th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 7th, 2025