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This lesson introduces the interfaces and cabling used to connect network devices. It covers RJ-45, Ethernet standards, copper and fiber-optic cables, cable types, Auto MDI-X, and includes knowledge-check quizzes.
Syllabus
Introduction.
Interfaces and Cables.
RJ-45.
Ethernet.
Network Protocols.
Bites and Bytes.
Ethernet Standards.
UTP Cables.
10BASE-T, 100BASE-T.
Straight-through cable.
Crossover cable.
Auto MDI-X.
1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T.
Fiber-Optic Connections.
Multimode Fiber.
Single-Mode Fiber.
Fiber-Optic Cable Standards.
UTP vs Fiber-Optic Cabling.
Quiz 1.
Quiz 2.
Quiz 3.
Quiz 4.
Quiz 5.
Taught by
Jeremy's IT Lab