Network+ Certification is an industry-wide, vendor neutral certification program developed and sponsored by CompTIA. This certification shows you have basic competency in the physical support of networking systems.

Students should have a basic computer background and basic Windows knowledge. CompTIA recommends students have A+ training or equivalent background. This is a recommendation by Computer Support Educational Center and CompTIA, not a requirement.

    1.Introduction

                    A. What is Network+ Certification and CompTIA

                    B. Test Information and Preparation

    2. Network Fundamentals

                    A. Understanding Networking

    3. Network OSI

                    A. Network cards and Basic TCP/IP Protocols

    4. Hardware Concepts

                    A. Types of Network Topology

    5. Ethernet Basics

                    A. Understanding Ethernet

                    B. Cabling Systems Specifications

                    C. Levels and Limits of Ethernet

    6. Non-Ethernet Networks

                    A. Token Ring and Arcnet

    7. Network Interface Cards

                    A. Types of Network Cards

                    B. NIC Installation and Connectors

    8. Structured Cabling

                    A. Implementing Hardware on a Network

    9. Dealing with the Physical

                    A. Installation and Planning

                    B. Cable Organization

    10. Protocols

                    A. TCP/IP

                    B. Understanding IP’s and Subnets

    11. Network Operating Systems

                    A. Major Network Operating Systems

                    B. Client/Server and Peer to Peer

    12. Resources

                    A. Universal Naming Convention

                    B. Operating System Permissions/Sharing and Accessing Resources

    13. Remote Connectivity

                    A. LAN and WAN connections

    14. Protecting Your Network

    15. Interconnecting Network Operating Systems

    16. Network Support

                    A. Troubleshooting Tools

                    B. Backups