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#def *The physics of the network*

Compononents

  • Signaling, Cabling, Connectors
    • punch downs (Punchdowns are a type of termination method used to connect network cables to a patch panel or wall jack. The term “punchdown” comes from the process of pushing down on the wires with a specialized tool to make a secure connection.)

Methods

  • Fix your cabling (punchdown etc)
  • Run loopback test A loopback test is a diagnostic test that is performed to check the functionality of a network interface card ([[NIC]] or other networking hardware by sending data from the device back to itself.
  • reaplace adapter
  • swap adapeter cards