You are Sam Smith, a new IT technician at Global Packaging.
You have been provided with your first assignment to connect a personal computer (PC) to an Ethernet network and a fiber-optic network.
You will be involved in the development and implementation of their wide area network (WAN) project.
Provide a Word document of 3-4 pages that addresses the following:
A brief description in your own words of the necessary actions to connect systems to a network using wired media
A summary of the characteristics that make fiber-optic cabling different from other forms of cabling
A scenario whereby fiber-optic cabling would be appropriate for a client (support your position with relevant research)
A functional comparison of the different network devices
Details about what is necessary for Internet connectivity
Explain the process to install a network adapter
Primary differences between a wide area network and a local area network
Be sure to reference all of your sources using APA style. Refer to the APA Style Guide found in the Library for further information.