Physical Media in Computer Networking

This course delves into the various types of cabling and standards crucial for building and maintaining robust network infrastructures. The course begins with an overview of physical media and wiring standards, exploring popular cable types including coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optics. Students will learn about different categories of twisted pair cables from Cat5e to Cat8, assessing their performance characteristics and applications. The chapter also covers Ethernet twisted-pair cabling standards, Power Over Ethernet (PoE) technologies, and communication methods such as simplex and duplex. This comprehensive module equips students with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding networking hardware and setup.

  • 19 Lessons

    Total Lessons

  • 1 hour, 57 minutes

    Total Video duration

    At the end of this course, you'll learn how to

    • Identify and apply various physical media in networking according to wiring standards.
    • Measure and interpret data storage sizes and network speeds.
    • Differentiate between key cable types, including coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optics.
    • Select and use different cable categories, from Cat5e to Cat8, based on networking requirements.
    • Apply Ethernet twisted-pair cabling standards and Power Over Ethernet (POE) technologies.
    • Distinguish between simplex and duplex communication methods.

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