CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008), 8th Edition

CHAPTER 3

Ethernet Basics

The CompTIA Network+ certification exam expects you to know how to

•   1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution

•   2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network

•   2.3 Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features

•   5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools

To achieve these goals, you must be able to

•   Define and describe Ethernet

•   Explain early Ethernet implementations

•   Describe ways to enhance and extend Ethernet networks

In the beginning, there were no networks. Computers were isolated, solitary ...