ED-IT-108 CompTIA Network +

CompTIA Network +

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recall the principles of networking including IP addressing, subnetting, troubleshooting, topology selection, backbones, and segments
• Identify the steps for installing and configuring different network types
• Recognize the basics of ethernet and networking devices
• List methods for documenting, monitoring, and managing security threats
• Identify software, hardware and troubleshooting tools

CompTIA Network +

CompTIA Network+ Module 1
Networking Concepts

• Introduction to Networks
• Physical Network Topologies
• Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
• Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
• Internetworking Models
• OSI Reference Model
• Introduction to Encapsulation
• Modulation Techniques

CompTIA Network+ Module 2
Networking Topologies and Ethernet Specifications

• Physical Media
• Cable Properties
• Wiring Standards
• Installing Wiring Distributions
• Network Basics
• Ethernet Basics
• Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
• Ethernet at the Physical Layer
• Ethernet over Other Standards

CompTIA Network+ Module 3
Networking Devices and Internet Protocol

• Common Network Connectivity Devices
• Specialized Devices
• Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network
• Switches and Bridges at the Data Link Layer
• Hubs at the Physical Layer
• Environmental Considerations
• Introducing TCP/IP
• TCP/IP and the DoD Model
• The Host-to-Host Layer Protocols
• The Internet Layer Protocols
• Data Encapsulation

CompTIA Network+ Module 4
IP Addressing, Subnetting and Troubleshooting

• IP Terminology
• The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
• IPv4 Address Types
• Internet Addressing
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
• Subnetting Basics
• Troubleshooting IP Addressing
• Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
• How NAT Works

CompTIA Network+ Module 5
IP Routing and Routing Protocols

• Routing Basics
• The IP Routing Process
• Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
• Static and Dynamic Routing
• Routing Protocol Basics
• Distance Vector Routing Protocols
• Link State Routing Protocols
• High Availability
• Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
• IPv6 Routing Protocols

CompTIA Network+ Module 6
Virtual LANs and Wireless Networking

• Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
• Switching Services
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Virtual LANs
• VLAN Trunking Protocol
• Introduction to Wireless Technology
• The 802.11 Standards
• Comparing 802.11 Standards
• Wireless Network Components
• Installing a Wireless Network

CompTIA Network+ Module 7
Remote Network Access and Network Availability

• Site-to-Site VPN
• Client-to-Site VPN
• Remote Desktop Connection
• Virtual Network Computing
• Jump Box/Host
• Performance Monitoring/Metrics/Sensors
• SNMP
• Protocol Analyzer/Packet Capture
• Flow Data
• Log Aggregation

CompTIA Network+ Module 8
Policies and Disaster Recovery

• Plans and Procedures
• Hardening and Security Policies
• Common Documentation
• IP Address Management
• Common Agreements
• Load Balancing
• Multipathing
• Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
• Facilities and Infrastructure Support
• Backups
• Testing

CompTIA Network+ Module 9
Data Center Architecture and Troubleshooting

• Cloud Computing
• Infrastructure as Code
• Software-Defined Networking
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Troubleshooting Steps
• Troubleshooting Tips

CompTIA Network+ Module 10
Network Tools, Commands and Security Concepts

• Software Tools
• Address Resolution Protocol
• Basic Networking Device Commands
• Common Security Terminology
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technology-Based Attacks
• Hardening Security
• Physical Security Concepts

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Internet Connection

• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

PC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

• Adobe PDF Reader

• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player