Lab A - Identifying Network Devices and Cabling Objectives Part 1: Identify Network Devices •
Describe the functions and physical characteristics of the network device.
Part : Identify Network !edia •
Describe the functions and physical characteristics of the media.
"ackgro#nd $ %cenario As a member of the networking support support staff, you must be able to to identify different different networking networking equipment. You You must also understand the function of equipment in the appropriate part of the network. In this lab, you will have access to network devices and media. You You will identify the type and characteristics of the network equipment and media.
Part Part 1: Iden Identi tify fy Net Networ work k Devi Device ces s Your Your instructor will provide va rious network devices for identification. identification. Each will be tagged with an ID number. ill in the table below with the device tag ID number, manufacturer, manufacturer, device model, type !hub, switch, and router", functionality !wireless, router, switch, switch, or combination", and other physical characteristics, such as number of interface types. #he first line is f illed out as a reference.
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Part : Identify Network !edia Your instructor will provide va rious network media for identification. You will name the network media, identify the media type !copper, fiber optic, or wireless", and provide a short media description including what device types it connects. 5se the table below to record your findings. #he first line in the table has been filled out as a reference.
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Descri(tion and to +*at It Connects )onnect wired =I) and Ethernet ports on network devices
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)at 9 straight8through wired. )onnects +)s and routers to switches and wiring panels. )onnect wired =I) and Ethernet ports on network devices
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)at 9 straight8through wired. )onnects +)s and routers to switches and wiring panels.
)opper
)onnect like devices on a network, )A# 9 cross over, connects switches to switches, etc.
)opper
)onnects devices to a switch or router to program them
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,eflection After you have identified the network equipment, where would you find more information about the equipment> #he Internet, manufacturer web site, forums, etc. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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