In order for networked devices to communicate with each other, some form of communication medium must be in place. This medium, regardless of type or technology, provides the conduit through which the transmitted signal travels from one node to another.
The technology used for wired and wireless network communication, beyond the physical medium involved, is not all that different.
The Server+ certification exam includes questions on the different connection media, their connectors, and proper installation procedures.
In this chapter, we'll look at the physical media that connects wired networks, and the radio frequency (RF) signals that connect wireless networks, local or wide in scope. We'll review the materials, construction, connections, installation, and technology that provide the communication connections linking a network to a network server.
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