Skill Level: Intermediate+

Course Benefits :                     
After completing this course, students will be prepared for: Network+ Certification Exam N10-004

Course Pre-requisites
                    
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.

Course Contents
                    
1 Network Technologies
• Function of Networking protocol
• Identify commonly used TCP and UDP default ports
• Identify the IP V4, V6 and MAC address formats
• Given a scenario, evaluate the proper use of the different addressing technologies and addressing schemes
• Identify common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols
• Explain the purpose and properties of routing
• Compare the characteristics of wireless communication standards

2 Network Media and Topologies
• Categorize standard cable types and their properties
• Identify common connector types
• Identify common physical network topologies
• Given a scenario, differentiate and implement appropriate wiring standards
• Categorize WAN technology types and properties
• Categorize LAN technology types and properties
• Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics
• Install components of wiring distribution

3 Network Devices
• Install, configure and differentiate between common network devices
• Identify the functions of specialized network devices
• Explain the advanced features of a switch
• Implement a basic wireless network

4 Network Management
• Explain the function of each layer of the OSI model
• Identify types of configuration management documentation
• Given a scenario, evaluate the network based on configuration management documentation
• Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues
• Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization
• Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an appropriate solution

5 Network Tools
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate command line interface tool and interpret the output to verify functionality
• Explain the purpose of network scanners
• Given a scenario, utilize the appropriate hardware tools

6 Network Security
• Explain the function of hardware and software security devices
• Explain common features of a firewall
• Explain the methods of network access security
• Explain methods of user authentication
• Explain issues that affect device security
• Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques