Computer Networks (Hardware)

  1. Physical Network Design and Implementation
    1. Network Topologies
      1. Physical Topologies
        1. Bus Topology
          1. Linear Bus Configuration
            1. Terminated Bus Systems
              1. Advantages and Disadvantages
              2. Star Topology
                1. Central Hub/Switch Design
                  1. Point-to-Point Connections
                    1. Fault Isolation Benefits
                    2. Ring Topology
                      1. Token Ring Implementation
                        1. Fiber Distributed Data Interface
                          1. Dual Ring Configurations
                          2. Mesh Topology
                            1. Full Mesh Networks
                              1. Partial Mesh Networks
                                1. Redundancy Benefits
                                2. Tree Topology
                                  1. Hierarchical Structure
                                    1. Root and Branch Nodes
                                      1. Scalability Considerations
                                      2. Hybrid Topologies
                                        1. Star-Bus Combinations
                                          1. Star-Ring Combinations
                                            1. Complex Network Designs
                                        2. Structured Cabling Systems
                                          1. Cabling Subsystems
                                            1. Work Area Subsystem
                                              1. Outlet Placement
                                                1. Cable Termination
                                                  1. User Equipment Connections
                                                  2. Horizontal Cabling Subsystem
                                                    1. Cable Runs to Work Areas
                                                      1. Cable Length Limitations
                                                        1. Pathway Requirements
                                                        2. Backbone Cabling Subsystem
                                                          1. Building Backbone
                                                            1. Campus Backbone
                                                              1. Fiber Optic Implementation
                                                              2. Equipment Room Subsystem
                                                                1. Rack and Cabinet Layout
                                                                  1. Power and Cooling
                                                                    1. Cable Termination
                                                                    2. Telecommunications Room Subsystem
                                                                      1. Floor Distribution
                                                                        1. Cross-Connect Hardware
                                                                          1. Pathway Convergence
                                                                        2. Installation Standards
                                                                          1. TIA/EIA Standards
                                                                            1. ISO/IEC Standards
                                                                              1. Building Code Compliance
                                                                                1. Fire Rating Requirements
                                                                                2. Cable Pathways
                                                                                  1. Conduit Systems
                                                                                    1. Cable Trays
                                                                                      1. Raised Floor Systems
                                                                                        1. Ceiling Distribution
                                                                                          1. Wall-Mounted Pathways

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                                                                                      9. Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting