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edcenter@computersup.com

Address:

Computer Support

860 South 5th Ave

Clarion, PA 16214

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Network+ Class

Day Class

Overview

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.

 

Prerequisite

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.

 

Outline

 

    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