Network+ Fast Pass (with CD-ROM)

CompTIA's popular Network+ certification will be upgraded in early 2005 to cover advances in networking technology and reflect changes in associated job tasks. The revised exam will place greater emphasis on network implementation and support, and will include expanded coverage of wireless networking topics.

Introduction.

Chapter 1 Domain 1 Media and Topologies.

1.1 Recognizing Logical and Physical Network Topologies.

1.2 Specifying the Main Features of Networking Technologies.

1.3 Specifying the Characteristics of Cable Standards.

1.4 Recognizing Media Connectors.

1.5 Recognizing Media Types.

1.6 Identifying Network Components.

1.7 Specifying the Characteristics of Wireless Technologies.

1.8 Identifying Wireless Service Performance Factors.

Chapter 2 Domain 2 Protocols and Standards.

2.1 Identifying a MAC Address and Its Parts.

2.2 Identifying the Seven Layers of the OSI Model andTheir Functions.

2.3 Identifying the OSI Layers at Which Various Components Operate.

2.4 Differentiating Between Network Protocols.

2.5 Identifying the Components and Structure of IP Addresses.

2.6 Identifying Classful IP Ranges and Their Subnet Masks.

2.7 Identifying the Purpose of Subnetting.

2.8 Identifying the Differences Between Public and Private Addressing Schemes.

2.9 Identifying and Differentiating Between Addressing Methods.

2.10 Using Protocols in the TCP/IP Suite.

2.11 Defining the Function of TCP/UDP Ports.

2.12 Identifying Well-Known Ports Associated with Services and Protocols.

2.13 Identifying the Purpose of Network Services and Protocols.

2.14 Identifying the Basic Characteristics of Various WAN Technologies.

2.15 Identifying the Basic Characteristics of Various Internet Technologies.

2.16 Defining the Function of Remote Access Protocols and Services.

2.17 Identifying the Purpose and Function of Various Security Protocols.

2.18 Identifying Authentication Protocols.

Chapter 3 Domain 3 Network Implementation.

3.1 Identifying Server Operating System Access to Network Resources.

3.2 Identifying Capabilities Clients Need to Use Network Resources.

3.3 Identifying Tools Used for Wiring.

3.4 Configuring a Remote Connection.

3.5 Identifying the Purpose, Benefits, and Characteristics of Firewalls.

3.6 Identifying the Purpose, Benefits, and Characteristics of Using a Proxy Service.

3.7 Determining the Impact of Network Configurations.

3.8 Identifying the Main Characteristics of VLANs.

3.9 Identifying Characteristics and Purposes of Extranets and Intranets.

3.10 Using Antivirus Software.

3.11 Identifying the Purpose and Characteristics of Fault Tolerance.

3.12 Identifying the Purpose and Characteristics of Disaster Recovery.

Chapter 4 Domain 4 Network Support.

4.1 Troubleshooting Using the Appropriate Network Utility.

4.2 Identifying Network Utilities and Their Output.

4.3 Interpreting Visual Indicators in a Network.

4.4 Troubleshooting Client Access to Remote Services in a Network.

4.5 Identifying Common Network Problems.

4.6 Determining the Impact of Modifying, Adding, or Removing Network Services.

4.7 Troubleshooting Various Network Topologies.

4.8 Troubleshooting Various Network Infrastructures.

4.9 A Troubleshooting Strategy for Network Problems.

Index.