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Wired Media Types and Connectors

July 2024 with Bob Salmans

  • 8 videos
  • 59 mins
Join Bob Salmans as we learn about the cables that do the actual work sending data over a network. We'll be discussing coaxial, twisted pair and fiber optic cabling, how far they can reach, and how they connect to our hardware.

Recommended Experience
  • Interest in physical aspects of networking
  • Basic understanding of how networks work
  • Familiarity with common networking equipment
Related certifications
  • Cisco CCST - Networking
Related Job Functions
  • Network support technician
  • Help desk
  • Cable installer
When it comes to cybersecurity, you'd be hard pressed to find an instructor with the experience and knowledge that Bob Salmans brings to his training.
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Bob Salmans
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Skill Outline

  1. 1. Introduction (0:27)
  2. 2. Attenuation and Dispersion (5:41)
  3. 3. Coaxial Cable (7:07)
  4. 4. Fiber Optic Cable (17:18)

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