Category 5e (Figure 4-4) is the most common wiring used in a LAN. The cable is made up of 4 pairs of wires that are twisted to reduce electrical interference. Figure 4-4 Example of Category 5e Cable Coaxial Cable Coaxial cable (Figure 4-5) has an inner wire surrounded by a tubular insulating layer, that is…
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Typical Home Network Routers – Cisco 100-150 Guide
Small business and home routers typically have two primary types of ports: • Ethernet Ports —These ports connect to the internal switch portion of the router. These ports are usually labeled “Ethernet” or “LAN”, as shown in Figure 4-2. All devices connected to the switch ports are on the same local network. • Internet Port…
Build a Home Network – Cisco 100-150 Guide
Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions: • What are the components required to build a home network? • What are wired and wireless network technologies? • What is Wi-Fi? • How do you configure wireless devices for secure communications? Key Terms This chapter uses the following…
Wireless and Mobile Networks Summary – Cisco 100-150 Guide
The following is a summary of each topic in the chapter and some questions for your reflection. What Did I Learn in this Module? (3.3.1) • Wireless Networks—Mobile phones use radio waves to transmit voice signals to antennas mounted on towers located in specific geographic areas. When a telephone call is made, the voice signal…
Bluetooth Pairing – Cisco 100-150 Guide
Bluetooth pairing occurs when two Bluetooth devices establish a connection to share resources. In order for the devices to pair, the Bluetooth radios are turned on, and one device begins searching for other devices. Other devices must be set to discoverable mode, also called visible, so that they can be detected. When a Bluetooth device…
Configure Cellular Data Settings – Cisco 100-150 Guide
Cellular data plans are offered by most cell phone carriers, but the bandwidth limitations and charges for usage vary widely by carrier, and by plan within carriers. As a result, many mobile device users only use their cellular data plans when Wi-Fi service is not available. The following are examples of how to turn cellular…
Mobile Device Connectivity – Cisco 100-150 Guide
Mobile devices give us the freedom to work, learn, play, and communicate wherever we want. People using mobile devices do not need to be tied to a physical location to send and receive voice, video, and data communications. Mobile Devices and Wi-Fi (3.2.1) Mobile devices give us the freedom to work, learn, play, and communicate…
Wireless and Mobile Networks – Cisco 100-150 Guide
Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions: • What are the different types of networks used by cell phones and mobile devices? • How do you configure mobile devices for wireless connectivity? Key Terms This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in…
Network Components, Types, and Connections Summary – Cisco 100-150 Guide
The following is a summary of each topic in the chapter and some questions for your reflection. What Did I Learn in this Module? (2.4.1) • Clients and Servers—All computers connected to a network that participate directly in network communication are classified as hosts. Hosts can send and receive messages on the network. In modern…
ISP Connections – Cisco 100-150 Guide
The interconnection of ISPs that forms the backbone of the internet is a complex web of fiber-optic cables with expensive networking switches and routers that direct the flow of information between source and destination hosts. Average home users are not aware of the infrastructure outside of their network. For a home user, connecting to the…