Chapter 2
Networking
CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives Covered in This Chapter:
- 2.1 Identify types of network cables and connectors.
- Fiber
- Connectors: SC, ST and LC
- Twisted Pair
- Connectors: RJ-11, RJ-45
- Wiring Standards: T568A, T568B
- Coaxial
- Connectors: BNC, F-connector
- 2.2 Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling.
- Fiber
- Types (single-mode vs. multi-mode)
- Speed and transmission limitations
- Twisted Pair
- Types: STP, UTP, CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, plenum, PVC
- Speed and transmission limitations
- Coaxial
- Types: RG-6, RG-59
- Speed and transmission limitations
- 2.3 Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP.
- IP class
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- IPv4 vs. IPv6
- Public vs. private vs. APIPA
- Static vs. dynamic
- Client-side DNS
- DHCP
- Subnet ...
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