Networking Foundations: Network Media (LANs)

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Course Description

Overview

Learn how to set up a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), or wireless area network in this Foundations of Networking course.

Syllabus

Introduction

Learn the basics of LAN media
What you should know

1. Copper Cable

Cable types and their characteristics
Ethernet cabling standards
Identifying copper connectors
Terminating a coaxial cable
Terminating a Cat 5 Ethernet cable
Punching down keystone jacks and patch panels
Common faults in copper cabling
Security limitations of copper cabling

2. Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN types
Comparing the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies
Bridging networks with point-to-point wireless (P2P)
Securing your network with WPA2
Authenticating users with 802.1X
Wireless security shortcomings

3. Fiber Optic Media

Fiber connectors and cables
Fiber-optic cable use in LAN applications
Interfacing with fiber optic cable in WAN applications

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Greg Sowell

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