I am still learning to be a geek. Alright being a geek is not bad and I am discovering that I like it and really enjoy learning the basics of how networking technology really works. I love the extreme detail and the complex problem solving.
Right now, I am still on my CCENT. For those who do not know, CCENT stands for Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician. It is not as huge of a deal as getting your CCNA or even CCIE. The CCENT is half of the CCNA and is designed for people like me who know nothing about how a network works but use it everyday. Depending on how that goes, I hope to work towards my CCNA but it is one step at a time.
I read a bit of Chapter 3: Intro to LANs which was the easiest chapter for me to read. I learned about RJ 45 connectors (Who really knew what those colorful pins and its shell were on the end of the ethernet cable you use to connect to the Internet?). I also learned the basics of crossover cables. Basically, you send and receive on different pins. Depending what devices you use, you may need to cross over cables to avoid collisions. This happens when you want to connect two switches together. I also learned the basics of framing and its role.
I could go on and on about my learning. Who knew technology could be so fun? I almost wish I went to school for this...
