Chapter 3
Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards
The Following CompTIA Network+ Exam Objectives Are Covered in This Chapter:
- 3.1 Categorize standard media types and associated properties.
- Fiber:
- Multimode
- Singlemode
- Copper:
- UTP
- STP
- CAT3
- CAT5
- CAT5e
- CAT6
- CAT6a
- Coaxial
- Crossover
- T1 Crossover
- Straight-through
- Plenum vs. non-plenum
- Media converters:
- Singlemode fiber to Ethernet
- Multimode fiber to Ethernet
- Fiber to Coaxial
- Singlemode to multimode fiber
- Distance limitations and speed limitations
- Broadband over powerline
- 3.2 Categorize standard connector types based on network media.
- Fiber:
- ST
- SC
- LC
- MTRJ
- Copper:
- RJ-45
- RJ-11
- BNC
- F-connector
- DB-9 (RS-232)
- Patch panel
- 110 block (T568A, T568B)
- 3.8 Identify components of wiring distribution. ...
