Many of our device connectors are made over copper cables. In this video, you’ll learn about RJ11, RJ45, USB, Lightning, and other copper connector types. << Previous Video: Adapters and Converters Next Video: Fiber Connectors >> If you’ve connected a traditional analog telephone or you use DSL on your network, you’ve probably used an RJ11 […]
We don’t always have the right cable for the job. In this video, you’ll learn how adapters and converters can be used to switch between video and data connections on our desktop and mobile devices. << Previous Video: PATA Device Cables Next Video: Copper Connectors >> It happens to all of us. We’re ready to
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PATA is a common storage drive connection type on many legacy computers. In this video, you’ll learn about the PATA connector, storage drive connections, and the differences between a PATA and SATA data cables. << Previous Video: SCSI Device Cables Next Video: Adapters and Converters >> If you’re working with some legacy equipment, you may
SCSI has been an industry standard for decades. In this video, you’ll learn to recognize SCSI cables and the difference between SCSI connections over parallel and serial links. << Previous Video: SATA Device Cables Next Video: PATA Device Cables >> SCSI or what we refer to in the industry as SCSI, is the Small Computer
The SATA standard can be used to connect both internal and external storage devices. In this video, you’ll learn about the interfaces and cables used for both SATA and eSATA links. << Previous Video: Video Cables Next Video: SCSI Device Cables >> One very common interface type for our storage devices inside of our laptop
There’s more than one way to connect a video output device. In this video, you’ll learn about VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI cables. << Previous Video: Peripheral Cables Next Video: SATA Device Cables >> A video format that’s been around for a very long time is the VGA type connector. That stands for Video Graphics
USB isn’t the only way to connect our peripherals. In this video, you’ll learn about the many USB standards, Thunderbolt connections, and legacy serial console cables. << Previous Video: 568A and 568B Colors Next Video: Video Cables >> One of the most common methods of connecting peripherals to our computers is by using USB, or
Our networks use a standard coloring scheme to ensure compatibility across any device or network connection. In this video, you’ll learn about the colors used in the T568A and T568B standards. << Previous Video: Optical Fiber Next Video: Peripheral Cables >> If you look at networks that are installed between different organizations, you’ll notice that
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We rely on fiber optics to connect our high-speed and high-bandwidth network links. In this video, you’ll learn about the construction of a fiber optic cable and how multimode and single-mode cables are used on today’s networks. << Previous Video: Network Cables Next Video: 568A and 568B Colors >> Many of us use ethernet over
Our network cables are the foundation of any wired connection. In this video, you’ll learn about twisted pair cable categories, coaxial cable, cable shielding, direct burial cable, and more. << Previous Video: Network Tools Next Video: Optical Fiber >> The cabling that’s in your network is the fundamental communications path to the rest of the
