CompTIA Network+ Training for Exam N10-004 - Course Outline

Instructor - Rob Tracy (A+, Network+, CNA, CNE, CNI)
Estimated Time to Complete - 50 hours

 Lecture Videos: 71 Lessons (Over 12 Hrs)
 Demonstration Videos: 31 Lessons (Over 3 Hrs)
 Hands-on Labs: 42 Scenarios (Student lab activities)
 Fact Sheets: 73 (each with 1 or more printable pages)
 Exam Questions: 416 (each with answers and explanations)
 Exams: 50 Practice Tests (each with detailed reporting)

0.0 Introduction
This section introduces the Network+ certification and covers the prerequisites for the course. Included is a section with hands-on learning to ensure the student becomes skilled at using the hardware simulator. The hardware simulator allows a student to practice installing and configuring hardware on a virtual system.

• 0.1 Course Introduction 
  
   0.1.1 Network+ Introduction (6 Mins 05 Secs)
  
  0.2 Using the Hardware Simulator 
  
   0.2.1 Selecting and Configuring Devices (4 Mins 57 Secs)
   0.2.2 Put an Item on the Workbench 
   0.2.3 Select an Item Based on Its Documentation 
   0.2.4 Select Item Categories 
   0.2.5 Install and Uninstall Components 
   0.2.6 Set Dials and Switches 
   0.2.7 Installing Cables (3 Mins 50 Secs)
   0.2.8 Installing a Cabled Device (2 Mins 27 Secs)
   0.2.9 Add Cabled Components

1.0 Networking Basics (17 questions)
Networking Basics introduces the basics of networking and the reasons for companies to use networks. Included are network components, network types, network architecture and network topologies.

• 1.1 Networking Overview 
  
   1.1.1 Introduction to Networking (9 Mins 14 Secs)
   1.1.2 Network Types (14 Mins 15 Secs)
   1.1.3 Networking Facts 
   1.1.4 Network Architectures (7 Mins 03 Secs)
   1.1.5 Network Communication (3 Mins 20 Secs)
   1.1.6 Networking Configuration 
   1.1.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.1 
  
  1.2 Network Topologies 
  
   1.2.1 Network Topologies (13 Mins 27 Secs)
   1.2.2 Topology Facts 
   1.2.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.2

2.0 Cables and Connectors (17 questions)
This section focuses in on understanding cables and connectors used to connect devices when creating a network. These include facts about the twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic, USB and FireWire.

• 2.1 Twisted Pair 
  
   2.1.1 Twisted Pair (7 Mins 50 Secs)
   2.1.2 Twisted Pair Facts 
   2.1.3 Connect a Modem 
   2.1.4 Connect to an Ethernet Network 
   2.1.5 Making Twisted Pair Cables (16 Mins 33 Secs)
   2.1.6 Making Cable Facts 
   2.1.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.1 
  
  2.2 Coaxial 
  
   2.2.1 Coaxial (7 Mins 49 Secs)
   2.2.2 Coaxial Cable Facts 
   2.2.3 Connect a Cable Modem 1 
   2.2.4 Connect a Cable Modem 2 
   2.2.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.2 
  
  2.3 Fiber Optic 
  
   2.3.1 Fiber Optic (10 Mins 04 Secs)
   2.3.2 Fiber Optic Facts 
   2.3.3 Connect Fiber Optic Cables 1 
   2.3.4 Connect Fiber Optic Cables 2 
   2.3.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.3 
  
  2.4 USB and Firewire 
  
   2.4.1 USB and Firewire (5 Mins 25 Secs)
   2.4.2 USB and Firewire Facts 
   2.4.3 Connect a USB Device 
   2.4.4 Connect Back-to-Back Computers 
   2.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.4

3.0 Networking Devices (21 questions)
This section discusses the networking devices that make communication possible on the network. Included are discussions on network adapters (NIC, modems, ISDN), network connection devices (hubs, switches, bridges, and WAP), and internetwork connection devices (routers, gateways, and firewalls).

• 3.1 Network Adapters 
  
   3.1.1 Network Adapters (1 Min 26 Secs)
   3.1.2 NIC Cards (13 Mins 59 Secs)
   3.1.3 Modems (3 Mins 03 Secs)
   3.1.4 ISDN (1 Min 36 Secs)
   3.1.5 Network Adapter Facts 
   3.1.6 Select and Install a Network Adapter 
   3.1.7 Exploring Network Connections (3 Mins 00 Secs)
   3.1.8 Find Connection Information 
   3.1.9 View Connection Properties 
   3.1.10 Disable a Network Connection 
   3.1.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.1 
  
  3.2 Network Devices 
  
   3.2.1 Hubs (6 Mins 55 Secs)
   3.2.2 Switches (4 Mins 19 Secs)
   3.2.3 How a Switch Works (0 Mins 35 Secs)
   3.2.4 Bridges (4 Mins 16 Secs)
   3.2.5 How a Bridge Works (0 Mins 34 Secs)
   3.2.6 Wireless Access Points (WAPs) (2 Mins 00 Secs)
   3.2.7 Network Connection Device Facts 
   3.2.8 Select a Networking Device 
   3.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.2 
  
  3.3 Internetwork Devices 
  
   3.3.1 Routers and Gateways (5 Mins 26 Secs)
   3.3.2 Firewalls (2 Mins 54 Secs)
   3.3.3 Internetwork Device Facts 
   3.3.4 Select a Router 
   3.3.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.3

4.0 Wired Networking Standards (43 questions)
This section covers the characteristics of two common types of wired networking standards. Topics include Ethernet, the most popular implementation and Token Ring, an older standard.

• 4.1 Ethernet 
  
   4.1.1 Ethernet Overview (10 Mins 23 Secs)
   4.1.2 Collision Detection and Recovery (0 Mins 39 Secs)
   4.1.3 Ethernet Facts 
   4.1.4 Ethernet Specifications (18 Mins 22 Secs)
   4.1.5 Ethernet Specifications 
   4.1.6 Select Ethernet Cable 
   4.1.7 Connect to 100BaseTX Network 
   4.1.8 Connect to a Fiber Optic Network 
   4.1.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.1 
  
  4.2 Token Ring and FDDI 
  
   4.2.1 Token Ring Specifications (15 Mins 46 Secs)
   4.2.2 Token-passing Media Access (0 Mins 40 Secs)
   4.2.3 Token Ring Facts 
   4.2.4 FDDI (5 Mins 03 Secs)
   4.2.5 FDDI Facts 
   4.2.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.2

5.0 Wireless Networking Standards (31 questions)
This section describes the basics of wireless networking standards. Topics include infrared, radio frequency, equipment needed to set up a wireless network, common wireless standards, and the high level steps to configure a wireless network.

• 5.1 Wireless Concepts 
  
   5.1.1 Infrared (5 Mins 24 Secs)
   5.1.2 Infrared Facts 
   5.1.3 Radio Frequency Wireless (7 Mins 28 Secs)
   5.1.4 Wireless Architecture (9 Mins 23 Secs)
   5.1.5 Wireless Architecture Facts 
   5.1.6 Wireless Standards (4 Mins 38 Secs)
   5.1.7 Wireless Security (12 Mins 15 Secs)
   5.1.8 Wireless Standards 
   5.1.9 Bluetooth (6 Mins 26 Secs)
   5.1.10 Bluetooth Facts 
   5.1.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.1 
  
  5.2 Configuring a Wireless Network 
  
   5.2.1 Configuring a Wireless Network (11 Min 33 Secs)
   5.2.2 Wireless Configuration Tasks 
   5.2.3 Select a Wireless Card 
   5.2.4 Create a Wireless Network 1 
   5.2.5 Create a Wireless Network 2 
   5.2.6 Configuring a Wireless Access Point (4 Mins 01 Sec)
   5.2.7 Configuring a Wireless Connection (1 Min 07 Secs)
  
  5.3 Wireless Considerations 
  
   5.3.1 Factors Affecting Wireless Communications (13 Mins 16 Secs)
   5.3.2 Wireless Network Considerations 
   5.3.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.3

6.0 The OSI Model (33 questions)
This section discusses the seven layers of the OSI model. It discusses basic characteristics of each layer and the devices that operate at each level.

• 6.1 The OSI Model 
  
   6.1.1 Introduction to the OSI Model (5 Mins 33 Secs)
   6.1.2 OSI Model Communications (0 Mins 51 Secs)
   6.1.3 OSI Model Facts 
   6.1.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.1 
  
  6.2 Lower OSI Model Layers 
  
   6.2.1 Physical Layer (4 Mins 27 Secs)
   6.2.2 Physical Layer Facts 
   6.2.3 Data Link Layer (13 Mins 52 Secs)
   6.2.4 Data Link Layer Facts 
   6.2.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.2 
  
  6.3 Middle OSI Model Layers 
  
   6.3.1 Network Layer (11 Min 16 Secs)
   6.3.2 Network Layer Facts 
   6.3.3 Transport Layer (7 Mins 41 Secs)
   6.3.4 Transport Layer Facts 
   6.3.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.3 
  
  6.4 Upper OSI Model Layers 
  
   6.4.1 Session Layer (6 Mins 45 Secs)
   6.4.2 Presentation Layer (2 Mins 55 Secs)
   6.4.3 Application Layer (3 Mins 28 Secs)
   6.4.4 Upper OSI Model Layer Facts 
   6.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.4 
  
  6.5 OSI Model Review 
  
   6.5.1 OSI Layer Review 
   6.5.2 Architectures and Protocol Suites 
   6.5.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.5

7.0 TCP/IP (55 questions) 
This section discusses the details of IP addresses and the functions of different IP protocols. Topics include default IP address classes, IP address rules, assigning IP addresses to hosts, converting octet to binary equivalents, subnetting, and configuring IP settings.

• 7.1 IP Addresses 
  
   7.1.1 IP Addresses (10 Mins 58 Secs)
   7.1.2 Address Classes (13 Mins 55 Secs)
   7.1.3 Subnetting (11 Min 52 Secs)
   7.1.4 IP Address and Subnet Mask Facts 
   7.1.5 Subnetting Facts 
   7.1.6 IP version 6 (3 Mins 41 Secs)
   7.1.7 IPv6 Facts 
   7.1.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.1 
  
  7.2 IP Protocols 
  
   7.2.1 TCP and UDP Ports (6 Mins 07 Secs)
   7.2.2 Common Ports 
   7.2.3 HTTP Protocols (5 Mins 12 Secs)
   7.2.4 File Transfer Protocols (6 Mins 46 Secs)
   7.2.5 E-mail Protocols (4 Mins 47 Secs)
   7.2.6 Network Time Protocol (2 Mins 53 Secs)
   7.2.7 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) (4 Mins 10 Secs)
   7.2.8 Common TCP/IP Protocols 
   7.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.2 
  
  7.3 IP Configuration Parameters 
  
   7.3.1 The Default Gateway (7 Mins 10 Secs)
   7.3.2 Internet Connectivity Parameters 
   7.3.3 Configuring Host Addressing (Windows) (4 Mins 45 Secs)
   7.3.4 Configure IP Settings 1 
   7.3.5 Configure IP Settings 2 
   7.3.6 Configuring Host Addressing (Linux) (2 Mins 56 Secs)
   7.3.7 Configuring Host Addressing (NetWare) (3 Mins 39 Secs)
   7.3.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.3

8.0 IP Services (31 questions) 
This section explains the purpose of network services and protocols. Topics include DNS name resolution, IP addressing methods, configuring a DHCP Client and Server, NAT, ICS, and configuring and managing a network system.

• 8.1 Name Resolution 
  
   8.1.1 DNS (8 Mins 21 Secs)
   8.1.2 DNS Name Resolution Process (1 Min 19 Secs)
   8.1.3 DNS Facts 
   8.1.4 WINS (5 Mins 50 Secs)
   8.1.5 WINS Facts 
   8.1.6 Configuring DNS and WINS Clients (3 Mins 52 Secs)
   8.1.7 Configure DNS Addresses 
   8.1.8 Configure WINS Settings 
   8.1.9 Configuring DNS Records (3 Mins 22 Secs)
   8.1.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.1 
  
  8.2 IP Address Assignment 
  
   8.2.1 IP Address Assignment (11 Min 00 Secs)
   8.2.2 APIPA (3 Mins 44 Secs)
   8.2.3 Addressing Method Facts 
   8.2.4 Configure a DHCP Client 
   8.2.5 Configuring a DHCP Server (4 Mins 55 Secs)
   8.2.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.2 
  
  8.3 NAT and ICS 
  
   8.3.1 Network Address Translation (NAT) (13 Mins 23 Secs)
   8.3.2 NAT Facts 
   8.3.3 Configuring a NAT Router (4 Mins 34 Secs)
   8.3.4 ICS Facts 
   8.3.5 Enabling ICS (6 Mins 10 Secs)
   8.3.6 Share an Internet Connection 
   8.3.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.3 
  
  8.4 Network Management 
  
   8.4.1 Network Management (5 Mins 02 Secs)
   8.4.2 SNMP Facts 
   8.4.3 Zeroconf Facts 
   8.4.4 Terminal Access Protocols (2 Mins 08 Secs)
   8.4.5 Using Terminal Services (3 Mins 27 Secs)
   8.4.6 Remote Management Facts 
   8.4.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.4

9.0 Operating Systems (23 questions) 
This section provides an overview of some of the most common operating systems; Windows, Linux, NetWare and Macintosh. Topic included are client server combinations, Active Directory, using Windows resources, configuring Linux accounts, Novell’s eDirectory file system, and features of the Macintosh operating system.

• 9.1 Client and Server Operating Systems 
  
   9.1.1 Operating Systems (10 Mins 00 Secs)
   9.1.2 Client and Server Software (5 Mins 38 Secs)
   9.1.3 Client Software Facts 
   9.1.4 Managing Networking Components (3 Mins 05 Secs)
   9.1.5 Install a Service 
   9.1.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.1 
  
  9.2 Windows Networking 
  
   9.2.1 Windows OS Facts 
   9.2.2 Creating Local User Accounts (3 Mins 07 Secs)
   9.2.3 Create a Local User Account 
   9.2.4 Creating and Administering Groups (6 Mins 06 Secs)
   9.2.5 Modify Group Membership 
   9.2.6 Joining a Windows Domain (2 Mins 04 Secs)
   9.2.7 Active Directory Overview (3 Mins 52 Secs)
   9.2.8 Create a Domain User 
   9.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.2 
  
  9.3 Windows Resources 
  
   9.3.1 Mapping a Network Drive (3 Mins 53 Secs)
   9.3.2 Map a Drive 
   9.3.3 Configure a Network Printer (2 Mins 41 Secs)
   9.3.4 Share a Local Printer 
   9.3.5 Add a Network Printer 
   9.3.6 Sharing Folders (3 Mins 04 Secs)
   9.3.7 Share a Folder 
   9.3.8 Setting NTFS Permissions (5 Mins 07 Secs)
   9.3.9 NTFS Permissions Facts 
   9.3.10 Configure NTFS Permissions 
  
  9.4 Linux Networking 
  
   9.4.1 Linux OS Facts 
   9.4.2 Creating Linux User Accounts (5 Mins 32 Secs)
   9.4.3 Configuring Linux Permissions (8 Mins 37 Secs)
   9.4.4 Using Samba (7 Mins 00 Secs)
   9.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.4 
  
  9.5 NetWare Networking 
  
   9.5.1 NetWare OS Facts 
   9.5.2 eDirectory Overview (4 Mins 21 Secs)
   9.5.3 Installing Client Software (4 Mins 50 Secs)
   9.5.4 Install the MS Novell Client 
   9.5.5 Mapping a Network Drive (1 Min 58 Secs)
   9.5.6 Creating eDirectory Users (0 Mins 45 Secs)
   9.5.7 Create an eDirectory User 
   9.5.8 Assigning eDirectory Rights (3 Mins 24 Secs)
   9.5.9 Assign File System Rights 
   9.5.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.5 
  
  9.6 Mac Networking 
  
   9.6.1 Mac OS Facts 
   9.6.2 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.6

10.0 Wide Area Networks (WANs) (57 questions) 
This section covers the details of WANs, which are used to connect remote sites. Topics include WAN data transfer methods, WAN cable standards, WAN services, Internet connectivity, remote access, and securing remote access to ensure only valid remote users can access the network.

• 10.1 WAN Concepts 
  
   10.1.1 WAN Technologies (14 Mins 17 Secs)
   10.1.2 WAN Services (4 Mins 23 Secs)
   10.1.3 WAN Facts 
   10.1.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.1 
  
  10.2 Internet Connectivity 
  
   10.2.1 Internet Connectivity (13 Mins 05 Secs)
   10.2.2 Connect to the PSTN 
   10.2.3 Connect to DSL Network 
   10.2.4 Internet Connectivity Facts 
   10.2.5 Configuring a Dial-up Internet Connection (2 Mins 35 Secs)
   10.2.6 Create a Dial-up Internet Connection 
   10.2.7 Configure Internet Settings 
   10.2.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.2 
  
  10.3 Remote Access 
  
   10.3.1 Remote Access (6 Mins 29 Secs)
   10.3.2 Remote Access Protocol Facts 
   10.3.3 Configuring Dialup Connection Properties (4 Mins 15 Secs)
   10.3.4 Configure a Remote Access Connection 
   10.3.5 Disable Networking Components 
   10.3.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.3 
  
  10.4 Securing Remote Connections 
  
   10.4.1 Remote Access Authentication (8 Mins 06 Secs)
   10.4.2 Remote Access Authentication Facts 
   10.4.3 Configure the Authentication Protocol 
   10.4.4 Virtual Private Networks (9 Mins 03 Secs)
   10.4.5 Configuring a VPN Connection (7 Mins 15 Secs)
   10.4.6 VPN Facts 
   10.4.7 Configure a VPN Connection 
   10.4.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.4

11.0 Network Protection and Availability (54 questions) 
This section discusses the protection and availability of the network. This includes practices to adopt to protect the network from unauthorized access, virus protection, Firewalls, VLANs and IPSec, backup and restore methods, and fault tolerance.

• 11.1 Network Threats 
  
   11.1.1 Unauthorized Access (8 Mins 19 Secs)
   11.1.2 Unauthorized Access Facts 
   11.1.3 Viruses (8 Mins 40 Secs)
   11.1.4 Virus Facts 
   11.1.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.1 
  
  11.2 Internetwork Security 
  
   11.2.1 Firewalls (4 Mins 47 Secs)
   11.2.2 Common Ports 
   11.2.3 Configuring ICF (4 Mins 21 Secs)
   11.2.4 Enable ICF for a Connection 
   11.2.5 Open a Port 
   11.2.6 Proxy Servers (4 Mins 34 Secs)
   11.2.7 Internetwork Security Facts 
   11.2.8 Protecting the Network (6 Mins 01 Sec)
   11.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.2 
  
  11.3 LAN Security 
  
   11.3.1 Virtual LANs (VLANs) (5 Mins 03 Secs)
   11.3.2 VLAN Facts 
   11.3.3 IPSec Facts 
   11.3.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.3 
  
  11.4 Backup and Restore 
  
   11.4.1 Backup and Restore (21 Min 28 Secs)
   11.4.2 Backup Operations (3 Mins 42 Secs)
   11.4.3 Backing Up and Restoring Data (4 Mins 40 Secs)
   11.4.4 Backup and Restore Facts 
   11.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.4 
  
  11.5 Disaster Prevention and Recovery 
  
   11.5.1 RAID (16 Mins 13 Secs)
   11.5.2 Configuring Disk Protection (5 Mins 56 Secs)
   11.5.3 RAID Facts 
   11.5.4 Create a Mirrored Volume 
   11.5.5 Create a RAID-5 Volume 
   11.5.6 Redundancy (8 Mins 55 Secs)
   11.5.7 Redundancy Facts 
   11.5.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.5

12.0 Troubleshooting (76 questions) 
This section provides troubleshooting guidelines and discusses the utilities to identify and repair network problems. Topics include troubleshooting physical connectivity problems, interpreting link and status lights on network cards, managing IP addresses, isolating routing related communication issues, resolving problems with DNS service, and guidelines for troubleshooting resource access.

• 12.1 Troubleshooting Overview 
  
   12.1.1 Troubleshooting Methodology (11 Min 39 Secs)
   12.1.2 Troubleshooting Methodology Facts 
   12.1.3 Troubleshooting Utilities (9 Mins 41 Secs)
   12.1.4 Troubleshooting Tools 
   12.1.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.1 
  
  12.2 Troubleshooting Network Communication 
  
   12.2.1 Troubleshooting Communications (5 Mins 36 Secs)
   12.2.2 Using Ping and Traceroute (4 Mins 31 Secs)
   12.2.3 Identifying Communication Problems 
   12.2.4 Exploring Network Communications 
   12.2.5 Find Path Information 1 
   12.2.6 Find Path Information 2 
   12.2.7 Identify Communication Capabilities 1 
   12.2.8 Identify Communication Capabilities 2 
   12.2.9 Troubleshoot Network Communication 1 
   12.2.10 Troubleshoot Network Communication 2 
   12.2.11 Troubleshoot Network Communication 3 
   12.2.12 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.2 
  
  12.3 Troubleshooting Physical Connectivity 
  
   12.3.1 Troubleshooting Physical Problems (7 Mins 24 Secs)
   12.3.2 Troubleshooting Link Status 
   12.3.3 Physical Troubleshooting Tools 
   12.3.4 Troubleshooting the Topology (9 Mins 58 Secs)
   12.3.5 Troubleshooting the Fault Domain 
   12.3.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.3 
  
  12.4 Troubleshooting IP Configuration 
  
   12.4.1 Troubleshooting IP Configuration (11 Min 35 Secs)
   12.4.2 Using ipconfig and winipconfig (8 Mins 12 Secs)
   12.4.3 Interpreting Ipconfig 
   12.4.4 Find Configuration Information 1 
   12.4.5 Find Configuration Information 2 
   12.4.6 Find Configuration Information 3 
   12.4.7 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 1 
   12.4.8 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 2 
   12.4.9 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 3 
   12.4.10 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 4 
   12.4.11 Using ifconfig (2 Mins 50 Secs)
   12.4.12 Find Linux Information 
   12.4.13 Using arp, netstat, and nbtstat (4 Mins 03 Secs)
   12.4.14 arp, netstat, and nbtstat Facts 
   12.4.15 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.4 
  
  12.5 Troubleshooting Name Resolution 
  
   12.5.1 Troubleshooting Name Resolution (1 Min 54 Secs)
   12.5.2 Troubleshooting Name Resolution Facts 
   12.5.3 Using nslookup and dig (3 Mins 53 Secs)
   12.5.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.5 
  
  12.6 Troubleshooting Resource Access 
  
   12.6.1 Troubleshooting Resource Access 
   12.6.2 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.6

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