cable

Which cables do you need?

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A “road warrior” is stocking up their laptop computer case for a road trip, and they’ve asked you for a set of cables that could be used for hotel Ethernet links and the occasional dial-up connection. What kind of cables/connectors do they need? Pick two.

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What can you use to connect two cables?

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You are connecting a workstation to an Ethernet network connection on the other side of the room, but your Ethernet cable isn’t quite long enough to reach across the room. What device could you use to extend the length of the Ethernet cable?

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CompTIA Network+ N10-004: 5.3 – Hardware Tools

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If you’re managing a network, you’ll need a comprehensive toolkit to keep things running at peak efficiency. In this video, you’ll learn about the tools that will make your life a much better place. We’ll discuss cable testers and certifiers, TDRs, multimeters, punch-down tools, voltage event recorders, and much more.

What is a null modem cable?

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You’re probably familiar with the serial cables that are used to connect external modems with computers. There also exists another type of cable called a null modem cable. How is a null modem cable used?

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CompTIA Network+ N10-004: 2.1 – Cable Types

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A typical cabling infrastructure might be a mixture of many different copper and fiber technologies. In this video, we’ll show you the difference between different twisted pair categories, compare multi-mode with single-mode fiber, and discuss important considerations when wiring inside the ceilings and walls of your building.