Chapter 2. Domain 2 Network Media and Topologies

CompTIA Network+ exam objectives covered in this chapter:

  • 2.1 Categorize standard cable types and their properties

    • CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6

    • STP, UDP

    • COAX

    • Multimode fiber, single-mode fiber

    • Serial

    • Plenum vs. Non-plenum

    • Transmission speeds

    • Distance

    • Duplex

    • Noise immunity (security, EMI)

    • Frequency

  • 2.2 Identify common connector types

    • RJ-11

    • RJ-45

    • BNC

    • SC

    • ST

    • LC

    • RS-232

  • 2.3 Identify common physical network topologies

    • Star

    • Bus

    • Mesh

    • Ring

    • Point-to-point

    • Point-to-multipoint

    • Hybrid

  • 2.4 Given a scenario, differentiate and implement appropriate wiring standards

    • 586A

    • 586B

    • Straight vs. crossover

    • Rollover

    • Loopback

  • 2.5 Categorize WAN technology types and properties

    • Frame Relay

    • E1/T1

    • ADSL

    • SDSL

    • VDSL

    • Cable Modem

    • Satellite

    • E3/T3

    • OC-x

    • Wireless

    • ATM

    • SONET

    • MPLS

    • ISDN BRI

    • ISDN ...

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