8.1 The Physical Layer - Communication Signals |
8.1.1 Physical Layer - Purpose |
8.1.2 Physical Layer - Operation |
8.1.3 Physical Layer - Standards |
8.1.4 Physical layer Fundamental Principles |
8.2 Physical Signaling and Encoding: Representing Bits |
8.2.1 Signaling Bits for the Media |
8.2.2 Encoding - Grouping Bits |
8.2.3 Data Carrying Capacity |
8.3 Physical Media - Connecting Communication |
8.3.1 Types of Physical Media |
8.3.2 Copper Media |
8.3.3 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable |
8.3.4 Other Copper Cable |
8.3.5 Copper Media Safety |
8.3.6 Fiber Media |
8.3.7 Wireless Media |
8.3.8 Media Connectors |
8.4 Lab - Media Connectors |
8.4.1 Media Connectors Lab Activity |
8.5 Chapter Summaries |
8.5.1 Summary and Review |
8.6 Chapter Quiz |
8.6.1 Chapter Quiz |