Modern networks are constructed from a myriad of fascinating and functional infrastructures. At the core of the network, we find an assortment of devices that control the movement of data through both wired and wireless media, all pushing data through a vast array of cables and connectors at incredible speeds. In this chapter, we will describe some of the most common cabling and connector types that you are likely to come across in your professional career, as well as some of the most common networking devices that are deployed in networks today.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Networking cables
- Connector types
- Networking devices
By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to properly determine and justify which types of cables, connectors, and devices are most appropriate for which situations, thereby saving yourself and your company...