Chapter 5: Layer 1 - Media, Connections and Collisions

Labs:

5.3.1 In this lab, your instructor will give you functional, intermittent, and bad cables (Ethernet 10BASE-T RJ-45 568-B) to test for continuity, using the Fluke 620 cable tester (or its equivalent). 
5.3.2 In this lab, you will use the following steps to make and test a straight-through patch cable. As specified in the 568 standards, your cable may have a maximum length of 3 m.
5.3.3 In this lab, you will make, and test a rollover or console cable. This cable is used to connect a PC to the router for purposes of accessing the router.
5.3.4 In this lab, you will make and test a cross-over cable. Cross-over cables are used to connect one device to another.
5.3.5 In this lab, you will learn the advanced features of the Fluke 620 LAN CableMeter (or its equivalent).
5.3.6 In this lab, you will perform cable identification experiments using the Fluke 620 LAN CableMeter (or its equivalent).
5.3.7 In this lab you, will perform length measurements using the Fluke 620 LAN CableMeter (or its equivalent).