Physical Layer and Ethernet Foundations

Copper, Fiber, and Basic Cabling Concepts

Physical Layer and Ethernet Foundations

Copper, Fiber, and Basic Cabling Concepts

beginner

Compare UTP copper and fiber optic cables, their use cases, and the standards that govern them.

10 steps 12 minBeginner

What you'll learn

Identify the main types of network cabling used in modern networks
Understand the differences between copper and fiber optic cables
Recognize common Ethernet cable categories
Understand basic distance and speed considerations for network media

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