1. Networking Fundamentals
Chapter Six
Networking Fundamentals

2. 220-901 Objectives Covered Twisted Pair Coaxial Twisted pair
2.1 Identify the various 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 Compare and contrast the characteristics of connectors and cabling.
Types (single-mode vs. multi-mode)
Speed and transmission limitations
Twisted pair
Types: STP, UTP, CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT7, plenum, PVC
Splitters and effects on signal quality
Types: RG-6, RG-59

3. 220-901 Objectives Covered (continued)
2.7 Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features.
Network types
LAN
WAN
PAN
MAN
2.8 Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features.
Hub
Switch
Router
Access point
Bridge
Modem
Firewall
Patch panel
Repeaters/extenders
Ethernet over Power
Power over Ethernet injector

4. Network Types
LAN
WAN
PAN
MAN

5. Network Components Servers Clients or workstations Resources Dedicated
Non-dedicated
Clients or workstations
Resources
Printers, peripherals, disk storage and file access, applications

6. Network Resource Access
Peer-to-peer
Client-server

7. Network Topologies
Bus
Star
Ring
Mesh
Hybrid

8. Bus Network

9. Star Network

10. Ring Network

11. Mesh Network

12. OSI Model

13. Selected IEEE Standards
802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC)
802.3 CSMA/CD (Ethernet) LAN
802.5 Token Ring LAN
802.6 Metropolitan Area Network
Wireless Networking

14. Network Interface Cards
Compatibility
Performance
Sending and controlling data
Configuration
Drivers

15. Cables and Connectors
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fiber

16. Coaxial Cable

17. Coaxial Cable Types RG # Popular Name Ethernet Implementation
Type of Cable
RG-6
Satellite/cable TV, cable modems
N/A
Solid copper
RG-8
Thicknet
10Base5
RG-58 U
None
RG-58 AU
Thinnet
10Base2
Stranded copper
RG-59
Cable television

18. Twisted Pair Cable

19. 568A/B Standards
568 A
568 B

20. Fiber Optic Cable
Single-mode fiber (SMF)
Multi-mode fiber (MMF)

21. Fiber Optic ConnectorsST SC LC

22. Connectivity Devices
Modem
Access point
Repeater and extender
Hub

23. Connectivity Devices (continued)
Patch panel
Bridge
Switch
Router

24. Auxiliary Devices
Ethernet over Power
Power over Ethernet