CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 2 The Physical Network
3h 11mBeginner2018-08-22
Authors

Mike Meyers
Expert on CompTIA, Founder of Total Seminars, LLC
Course details
Take this comprehensive prep course for the new CompTIA Network+ exam (N10-007) to understand how the physical components of networks interact. This is part 2 of a 9-part series, brought to you by a partnership between LinkedIn Learning and Total Seminars. The training is based on Mike Meyers's gold standard CompTIA Network+ All-in-One Exam Guide, 7th Edition. This installment covers cabling, topologies, and Ethernet basics. Plus, learn how to set up and troubleshoot a modern, top-of-the-line, physical network complete with switches, hubs, and routers. By the end of the training, you'll have improved your networking skills and your ability to earn this sought-after IT certification.
Skills covered
Network AdministrationCert PrepNetwork and System Administration
Concepts
1. Cabling and Topology
- 01 - Network topologies
- 02 - Coaxial cabling
- 03 - Twisted pair cabling
- 04 - CAT ratings
- 05 - Fiber-optic cabling
- 06 - Fire ratings
- 07 - Legacy network connections
2. Ethernet Basics
- 08 - What is Ethernet
- 09 - Ethernet frames
- 10 - Early Ethernet
- 11 - The daddy of Ethernet - 10BaseT
- 12 - Terminating twisted pair
- 13 - Hubs vs. switches
3. Modern Ethernet
- 14 - 100BASE-T
- 15 - Connecting switches
- 16 - Gigabit Ethernet and 10-gigabit Ethernet
- 17 - Transceivers
- 18 - Connecting Ethernet scenarios
4. Installing a Physical Network
- 19 - Introduction to structured cabling
- 20 - Terminating structured cabling
- 21 - Equipment room
- 22 - Alternative distribution panels
- 23 - Testing cable
- 24 - Troubleshooting structured cabling, part 1
- 25 - Troubleshooting structured cabling, part 2
- 26 - Using a toner and probe
- 27 - Wired connection scenarios
Related courses
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 3 The World of TCP/IP
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 4 Making TCP/IP Work
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 8 Building a Real-World Network
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 9 Managing the Network
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 7 Wireless, Virtual, Cloud, and Mobile Networking
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 5 Securing TCP/IP
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 6 Advanced IP Networking
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks
Related learn paths
- Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA A+ (220-1001 and 220-1002) Exams
- Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Certification Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) (FC0-U61) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Certification Exam