PLP Minor in Cybersecurity: Topic 9

UTP vs. STP: Understanding the Differences in Ethernet Cable Types

The differences between shielded twisted pair (STP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be! Get ready to become a cabling pro as we unravel the differences between these two fundamental cable types. By the end, you'll know which option is right for your next networking project. 

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 8

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 21

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 26

CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Prep by Mike Meyers and Joe Ramm

CompTIA A+ is one of the world’s leading vendor-neutral certifications—with more than one million certified IT professionals to date. Get ready to take your skills to the next level and tackle the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) certification exam. Join instructors and CompTIA experts Joe Ramm and Mike Meyers as they provide a comprehensive overview of this widely popular IT networking certification, which vets your ability to establish, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure networks, regardless of technology or platform, empowering you to pursue a high-growth career in networking and cybersecurity. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to tackle the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) certification exam.

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Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 6, 17 & 21

Network Cabling - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.2 by Professor Messer

In this video, you’ll learn about the characteristics of network cabling.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 14

Ethernet Standards - CompTIA Network+ N10-007 - 2.1 by Professor Messor

In this video, you’ll learn about 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 10GBASE-T standards.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 19

Basics of MAC Addressing by Neso Academy

This video addresses the basics of MAC Addressing.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 22

Wireshark Tutorial - How to Capture Network Traffic by GD Networking Newbie

In this video we will learn about basics of Wireshark from its installation to the use of filters to filter out traffic related with different protocols.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 9- Ethernet and Switching Basics: Slide 29