Lesson 1: Network Theory

 

 Networking Terminology

 Network Categories

 Standard Network Models

 Physical Network Topologies

 Logical Network Topologies

 

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

 

 Data Transmission Methods

 Media Access Methods

 Signaling Methods

 

Lesson 3: Network Media and Hardware

 

 Bounded Network Media

 Unbounded Network Media

 Noise Control

 Network Connectivity Devices

 

Lesson 4: Network Implementations

 

 Ethernet Networks

 Wireless Networks

 

Lesson 5: Networking Models

 

 The OSI Model

 The TCP/IP Model

 

Lesson 6: TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery

 

 The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

 IP Addressing

 Default IP Addressing Schemes

 Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes

 Implement IPv6 Addresses

 Delivery Techniques

 

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services

 

 Assign IP Addresses

 Domain Naming Services

 TCP/IP Commands

 Common TCP/IP Protocols

 TCP/IP Interoperability Services

 

Lesson 8: LAN Infrastructure

 

 Switching

 Enable Static Routing

 Implement Dynamic IP Routing

 Virtual LANs

 Plan a SOHO Network

 

Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure

 

 WAN Transmission Technologies

 WAN Connectivity Methods

 Voice over Data Transmission

 

Lesson 10: Remote Networking

 

 Remote Network Architectures

 Remote Access Networking Implementations

 Virtual Private Networking

 VPN Protocols

 

Lesson 11: System Security

 

 Computer Security Basics

 System Security Tools

 Authentication Methods

 Encryption Methods

 

Lesson 12: Network Security

 

 Network Perimeter Security

 Intrusion Detection and Prevention

 Protect Network Traffic Using IPSec

 

Lesson 13: Network Security Threats and Attacks

 

 Network-Based Security Threats and Attacks

 Apply Threat Mitigation Techniques

 Educate Users

 

Lesson 14: Network Management

 

 Network Monitoring

 Configuration Management Documentation

 Network Performance Optimization

 

Lesson 15: Network Troubleshooting

 

 Network Troubleshooting Models

 Network Troubleshooting Utilities

 Hardware Troubleshooting Tools

 Common Connectivity Issues

 

Appendix A: Mapping Network+ Course Content to the CompTIA Network+ Exam Objectives

 

Appendix B: CompTIA Network+ Acronyms

 

Appendix C: Network Fault Tolerance Methods

 

Appendix D: Disaster Recovery Planning