Network Plus Certification/Media and Topologies/Wiring Distribution

/Media and Topologies Network Media and Topologies Objective 2.8: Wiring Distribution Logical Topologies Objective 2.7: Logical Topologies __TOC__ Objective 2.8: Install components of wiring distribution Vertical and horizontal cross connects Patch panels 66 block thumb|100px|right|A 66 punch block. A 66 block has a maximum 16 MHz Category 3 signaling compatibility. 110 block thumb|right|An 110 punch block. A 110 block a maximum 100 MHz Category 5 signaling compatibility. MDFs (Main Distribution Frames) thumb|right|150px|Unshielded twisted pair (copper) and optical fiber distribution frame. IDFs (Intermediate Distribution Frames) 25 pair right|thumb|25-pair, 50 conductors. This is a cable from a telephone company's lines containing 25 twisted pairs that is then punched down into a 66 block (see above). 100 pair This is a cable from a telephone company's lines containing 100 twisted pairs that is then punched down into a 110 block (see above). Demarcation point Demarcation point extension Smart jack Verify wiring installation Verify wiring termination /Media and Topologies Network Media and Topologies Objective 2.8: Wiring Distribution Logical Topologies Objective 2.7: Logical Topologies