Network+/Troubleshooting/Copper Issues
< Network+ | Troubleshooting
(Redirected from Computer Networks/Media and Topologies/Troubleshooting)This lesson covers copper issues.
Objectives and Skills
editObjectives and skills for the copper issues portion of Network+ certification include:[1]
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues
- Shorts
- Opens
- Incorrect termination (mismatched standards)
- Straight-through
- Crossover
- Cross-talk
- Near end
- Far end
- EMI/RFI
- Distance limitations
- Attenuation/Db loss
- Bad connector
- Bad wiring
- Split pairs
- Tx/Rx reverse
- Cable placement
- Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver