Networking Media:

This module discusses the different types of media that is used in networks today. The use of coaxial, twisted-pair and fiber optic cable and wireless technologies are covered. Characteristics and capabilities of each of the different types of networking media are covered along with current usage of each.

Vocabulary - Key Terms:

Coulombs Law- Opposite charges attract and like charges repel

Electrostatic Discharge- When Static Electrons jump to a conductor

Bohr's Model- Protons have positive charges and electrons have negative charges. There is more than one proton in the nucleus

Amperes- The number of charges per second that pass by a certain point along a path

Volts- Speed of electron traffic; the strength

Watts- Combination of amperage and voltage

UTP Unshielded twisted pair

SSID System set identifier



Related Articles:

- How to Make Your Own Network Cables - DUXCW

- TIA/EIA-568-B Standard: Wikipedia


Key Concepts:

This is the max angle at which light won't be refracted or absorbed.


The bigger the core the more information can be transmitted at a time.


Course Materials:

CCNA 1 - Module 3 - Study Guide (.pdf)