Installing a Physical Network Course
52 minutes
Syllabus
Wired Connection Scenarios
Video - 00:10:00
Wired connections can have issues that lead to slow or poor performance and Mike talks through some common areas to consider.
Using a Toner and Probe
Video - 00:03:00
Mike demonstrates using a tone generator and tone probe to locate cables and connectors.
Troubleshooting Structured Cabling, Part 2
Video - 00:04:00
Joe continues his discussion of structured cabling by examining how to use voltage monitors, environmental/temperature monitors, and TDRs to troubleshoot a cabling installation.
Troubleshooting Structured Cabling, Part 1
Video - 00:04:00
In this episode, Joe shows how to test for problems with structured cabling and explains what types of problems to look out for.
Testing Cable
Video - 00:09:00
In this episode, Mike explores cable testing, covering wiremaps, continuity, and TDRs.
Alternative Distribution Panels
Video - 00:04:00
Mike hangs out in the equipment room to show the distribution panels.
Equipment Room
Video - 00:07:00
Make takes you on a tour of a typical SOHO infrastructure, from the equipment room to the demarc and back again.
Terminating Structured Cabling
Video - 00:08:00
In this episode, Mike explores punchdown blocks, one of the key elements in structured cabling.
Introduction to Structured Cabling
Video - 00:04:00
In this episode, Mike examines the basic component of structured cabling, such as an equipment room, horizontal runs, and the work area.
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