One of the first things a computer needs is some input, and this can come in many different forms. In this video, you’ll get an overview of input devices that include keyboards, mice, touch screens, scanners, microphones, biometric devices, and much more.
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There are many different types of devices that can connect to your computer, and many of them use completely different connectors. In this video, you’ll learn about the cables and connectors used for hard drives, USB devices, FireWire components, parallel links, serial connections, network links, and much more.
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What color is your cable? There are some very standardized ways of managing the cables in your organization. In this video, we’ll examine the ANSI/TIA/EIA 606 standards for cable management.
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One of the easiest ways to diagnose a piece of hardware or a network connection is with a loopback plug. In this video, you’ll learn about loopback plugs and how they can be used in many troubleshooting situations.
Crosstalk is an important measurement to consider when building out your cable infrastructure. In this video, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of crosstalk and how to minimize the amount of crosstalk in your copper cables.
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The placement of your cable is almost as important as the type of cable that you use. In this video, you’ll learn some best practices for cable placement, and how the right cable placement can minimize EMI and other interference.
CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 3.6 – Troubleshooting Cable Placement, EMI, and Interference Read More »
A split cable is invisible to wire maps and continuity testers, making it very difficult to troubleshoot. In this video, you’ll learn about split cables and how you can identify a split in your cable.
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We have a number of WAN connections for our homes and offices to provide us with Internet connectivity. In this video, you’ll learn the advantages and disadvantages of both terrestrial and non-terrestrial network technologies.
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Your copper network connections may be a combination of many different cable types. In this video, you’ll learn about the characteristics of UTP, STP, and coaxial cabling.
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