Lab A - Identifying Network Devices and Cabling
Objectives
Part 1: Identify Network Devices
Describe the functions and physical characteristics of the network device.
Part 2: Identify Network Media
Describe the functions and physical characteristics of the media.
Background / Scenario
As a member of the networking support staff, you must be able to identify different networking equipment.
You must also understand the function of equipment in the appropriate part of the network. In this lab, you will
have access to network devices and media. You will identify the type and characteristics of the network
equipment and media.
Part 1: Identify Network Devices
Your instructor will provide various network devices for identification. Each will be tagged with an ID number.
Fill in the table below with the device tag ID number, manufacturer, device model, type (hub, switch, and
router), functionality (wireless, router, switch, or combination), and other physical characteristics, such as
number of interface types. The first line is filled out as a reference.
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Lab A - Identifying Network Devices and Cabling
ID
Manufacturer
Cisco
Cisco
Cisco
Model
1941
Catalyst
2960 Plus
Catalyst
2960
Type
Router
switch
Functionality
Router
switch
Physical Characteristics
2 GigabitEthernet Ports
2 EHWIC slots
2 CompactFlash slots
1 ISM slot
2 Console ports: USB, RJ-45
2 Gigabit Ethernet
2 SFP ports
24 Ethernet ports
2 Gigabit Ethernet
24 Ethernet
switch
switch
1 console port, 1aux, 2 Fast Ethernet, 2serial
port
Cisco
1841
router
router
2serial ports, 2 fast Ethernet, 1 console, 1
aux
Cisco
2911
router
router
Part 2: Identify Network Media
Your instructor will provide various network media for identification. You will name the network media, identify
the media type (copper, fiber optic, or wireless), and provide a short media description including what device
types it connects. Use the table below to record your findings. The first line in the table has been filled out as
a reference.
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ID
Network Media
UTP
UTP Straight
through
UTP cross over
Type
Copper
Copper
Copper
Description and to What It Connects
Connect wired NIC and Ethernet ports on network devices
Cat 5 straight-through wired. Connects PCs and routers to
switches and wiring panels.
Connect wired NIC and Ethernet ports on network devices
Cat 5 straight-through wired. Connects PCs and routers to
switches and wiring panels.
Connect like devices on a network, CAT 5 cross over, connects
switches to switches, etc.
Connects devices to a switch or router to program them
Serial Console
Copper
Reflection
After you have identified the network equipment, where would you find more information about the
equipment?
data sheet, user manual, internet
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