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Computer Networking Tutorial

Network Media and Elements Training Course

This course explains the advantages of various network transmission media and the connectors used with these media. This course also explains the attributes and functions of common network elements. This is self-paced, internet-based Computer Networking tutorial -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend

Computer Network
Topology and Operating Systems

Computer Networking
Network Media

Network Media and Elements Tutorial Objectives:

Compare common network transmission media, including UTP, STP, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless
Discuss the conditions under which each transmission medium is appropriate
Compare IEEE standards for media types (10Base2 through 1000BaseX)
Explain common network elements such as simplexing, half- and full-duplexing, WAN and LAN, baseband and broadband, servers, workstations, hosts, and hub types

Outline:

Network Media Types
Wireless Media
Twisted Pair Cable
Cabling Standards
STP
Coaxial Cable
Fiber-Optic Cable
Fiber Optic Technologies and T-Carrier
Simplex, Half Duplex, and Full Duplex
LANs and WANs
Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networking
NICs and Network Infrastructure
Hub Types

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

Applicability

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam, or anyone who wants to learn networking principles and practices.

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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