Introduction
Learn the basics of LAN media
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What you should know
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1. Copper Cable
Cable types and their characteristics
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Ethernet cabling standards
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Identifying copper connectors
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Terminating a coaxial cable
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Terminating a Cat 5 Ethernet cable
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Punching down keystone jacks and patch panels
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Common faults in copper cabling
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Security limitations of copper cabling
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2. Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN types
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Comparing the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies
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Bridging networks with point-to-point wireless (P2P)
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Securing your network with WPA2
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Authenticating users with 802.1X
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Wireless security shortcomings
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3. Fiber Optic Media
Fiber connectors and cables
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Fiber-optic cable use in LAN applications
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Interfacing with fiber optic cable in WAN applications
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