CCENT Exam Prep (Exam 640-822)

Chapter 2. Physical Layer Networking Concepts

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This chapter covers the following Cisco-specified objectives from the “Describe the operation of data networks” and “Implement a small switched network” sections of the 640-822 ICND1 exam:

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Interpret network diagrams

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Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts

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Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

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Introduction			54
Network Topologies			54
	The Bus Topology		54
	The Ring Topology		55
	The Star Topology		56
	The Mesh Topology		57
Cabling			58
	Coaxial Cable		59
	Twisted-Pair Cable		60
		Straight-Through ...