| 8.1 The Physical Layer - Communication Signals |
| 8.1.1 Physical Layer - Purpose |
| 8.1.2 Physical Layer - Operation |
| 8.1.3 Physical Layer - Standarts |
| 8.1.4 Physical Layer Fundamental Principles |
| 8.2 Physical Signaling and Encoding: Representing Bits |
| 8.2.1 Signaling Bits for the Media |
| 8.2.2 Encoding - Grouping Bits |
| 8.2.3 Data Carring Capacity |
| 8.3 Physical Media - Connecting Communication |
| 8.3.1 Types of Physical Media |
| 8.3.2 Copper Media |
| 8.3.3 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable |
| 8.3.4 Other Copper Cable |
| 8.3.5 Copper Media Safety |
| 8.3.6 Fiber Media |
| 8.3.7 Wireless Media |
| 8.3.8 Media Connectors |