Part 1 Links(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO5dQ9Jkv2M &  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEEor4MH8mw & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1neBj0WeX0)
Discussion – Discuss ONE of the Following Topics:
Discuss the Spanning Tree Protocol and how it is used in networking. Make sure you discuss how STP is used to protect against loops in routing. Also, talk about how it is configured on a switch and why it is or is not the best method to use.
Compare and contrast solid core and stranded core cabling. What is better, or more used? Provide examples of their usefulness.
Discuss whether there are additional tools that are new to networking that help in the installation and configuration of a network. Are there better tools that are now available? Explain how they are used.
Research how to determine where to place a wiring room. Does it really make a difference where it is located in a building now? Looking at the five issues the book explains, give your opinion on which issue is the most important. Why do you feel that way?
Part 2 
Assignment:
Time to add content to that Blog! Content for this week’s Blog should pertain to this week’s readings, videos, and/or assignments. Don’t just copy your discussion postings over. Come up with some insights into topics presented or discussed throughout the week.(using the links in part 1)
Part 3 Assignment:
Research how the Ethernet has evolved and discuss the common modern features of networking, including different variations of Ethernet. (i.e. Fast Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber-based 10 GbE, etc.)
Take some time to show all of the different versions of how the communication is handled and what is the best and worst of each method. Give an example of a network setup you know about and what they used for their Ethernet setup.
This assignment should be a minimum of one page in length.
Part 4 
Assignment: 
The second milestone of your Research Paper is due. The Guidelines and Milestones for your paper are outlined in the Research Paper tab on the left.
When your paper is complete, you should have 6-10 resources. For right now, with this milestone, you should have 3-6 beginning resources that give you information on your approved topic.
If you just have a simple URL for a resource, explain in detail what information and content you can obtain from that resource along with your reference. If you cannot get sources, your topic may need to be modified to give you a good start on your paper.
Remember, your paper has to be original and in your own words. There are guidelines for plagiarism in the Research Paper tab on the left. Your final paper will go through a plagiarism check.
Check “Milestone 1 Cabling and Topology” to gain insight on the assignment