Network+/Troubleshooting/Copper Issues

This lesson covers copper issues.

Objectives and Skills edit

Objectives 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

Readings edit

Multimedia edit

  1. Watch YouTube: Troubleshooting Copper Cables - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 4.4.
  2. Watch YouTube: Troubleshooting Signal Loss - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 4.4.
  3. Watch YouTube: Troubleshooting Network Cabling - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 4.4.

Activities edit

References edit