Comptia Network+ 2005

Session 1

Section A: Introduction
· Network+ Certification
· Network+ Domains
· Exam Details
· What is a Network?
· The Goal of Networking
· Client/Server vs. Peer-to-Peer
Section B: Topologies
· Topology Overview
· Bus Topology
· Ring Topology
· Star Topology
· Mesh Topology
· Hybrid Topology
· Star Ring Topology
Section C: Physical OSI Layers
· OSI Model Concept
· The Physical Layer
· The MAC Address
· Winipcfg/Ipconfig
· Frames
· Frame Layout
· Processing Frames
· Network Protocols
Section D: Logical OSI Layers
· Assembly/Disassembly
· Sessions
· VPNs
· 7-Layer Model

Section E: Cabling & Connectors
· Coaxial
· Fiber Optics
· Twisted Pair
· FireWire
Section F: Ethernet Basics
· 802 Standards
· Ethernet Frames
· CSMA/CD
· Collision Detection
· Reflection
· 10Base5
· 10Base2
Section G: Modern Ethernet
· 10Base-T Topology
· Bridges
· Cat Levels
· Wiring Standards
· Hubs & Connectors
· 5-4-3 Rule
· Ethernet Fiber Optics
Section H: Beyond 10Base-T
· Ethernet Switches
· 100Base-T
· Half/Full Duplex
· Gigabit Ethernet
· 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Session 2

Section A: Structured Cabling
· Terms
· EIA/TIA Cabling Standards
· Fire Ratings
· Cabling & Crimping
· Equipment Racks/Patch Panels
· Connecting the workspace
· Wall Jack
Section B: Testing Tools
· Patch Cables
· Link Lights
· Continuity Tester
· TDRs
· Tone Generators
· Cable Certification
Section C: Protocol Concepts
· Network Operating Systems
· Protocol Terminology
· Understanding Protocols
· Name Resolution
· Transport Layer
· Network Layer
· Multiple Protocols
Section D: Common Protocols
· NetBIOS/NetBEUI
· Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI
· IPX/SPX
· IPX/SPX Properties
· TCP/IP
Section E: Practical TCP/IP
· TCP/IP Properties
· IP Address to Binary
· Purpose of TCP/IP
· Subnet Mask
· ARP
· Default Gateway
· ARP Example
Section F: IP Address/Subnetting
· Network IDs/Hosts
· Internet Class Licenses
· Subnetting
· Using Windows Calculator
Session 3

Section A: Network Protocols/DNS
· Transport/Session Protocols
· Port Numbers
· DNS
· Hierarchical Namespace
· DNS Tree
Section B: DNS within a Windows Environment
· Broadcast
· Host File
· DNS Server
· Domain Name Resolution
· DNS Properties
· Nslookup
· DNS Cache
· DHCP Resolution
· DHCP Client Side
· APIPA
Section C: Network OS Concepts
· Network Types
· Security Model
· Resource-Based Model
· Server-Based Model
· Directory-Based Model
Section D: History of Network Operating Systems
· Novell NetWare v3
· Windows Versions
· Windows NT
· NetWare 4/NDS
· Active Directory
· UNIX & Linux
· Apple Computers
· Administrator Accounts
Section E: Sharing Resources in Windows 2000/XP
· Sharing Resources
· NTFS Security
· Using Groups
· Workgroup to Domain
Section F: Protecting the Network
· Routers & Firewalls
· Private IP Addresses
· NAT
· Router Configurations
· Port Blocking
· Intranet/Extranet
· Proxy Servers
· Configuring IE for Proxy
· Passwords
· Antivirus
Session 4

Section A: Interconnecting Operating Systems
· Novell NetWare
· Novell Clients
· Mac to NetWare
· Connecting to Microsoft
· Samba/Third Party Tools
· UNIX/Linux to Windows
· Connecting to Macintosh
· Terminal Emulators
Section B: Dial-Up Connections
· Hardware & Groups
· Connection Types
· Packet Switching
· POTS/PSTN
· Configuring a Modem
· ISDN
Section C: WAN Connections
· Broadband/DSL Connections
· Cable/Satellite Connections
· Hardware Examples
· WAN Devices
· T1 DS1 & CSU/DSU
· TDM & T3/DS3
· Routers
· Fiber Optics
· Packet Switching
· X.25 & ATM
Section D: Remote Connection Options
· Frame Relay
· XP Connection Wizard
· VPN
· VLAN
· Authentication Protocols
· Encryption
· ICS
Section E: Wireless Networking
· Broadcasting Methods
· 802.11 Wireless Devices
· 802.11 Standards
· Configuring a Wireless Access Point
· Wireless Security
· Connecting to a Network
· Signal Boosters
Section F: Disaster Recovery
· Fault Tolerance
· RAID
· NAS
· SAN
· Backup/Recovery
· Hot & Cold Spares/Sites
Section G: Troubleshooting Strategy
· CompTIA Repair Approach
· Mike's Model Repair Approach
Section H: Alternate Wireless
· HomeRF
· Bluetooth
· Bluetooth Devices
Section I: IPv6
· IPv6 Address
· Link Local
· Site Local
· Aggregatable Global