The CompTIA Network+ certification is the natural progressor from CompTIA’s hugely popular A+ certification. The course comprehensively covers PC networking technology and will teach the functions of network components and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. We recommend attendees have A+ certification or equivalent knowledge prior to attending the course.
Candidate job roles include network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer. Companies such as Dell, HP, Ricoh, Sharp and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Network+ for their networking technicians.
The Network+ course has been updated to include wireless networking and gigabit Ethernet. The syllabus also includes Linux/Unix, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server. The course will help provide real hands-on experience needed in areas of network implementation and network support including troubleshooting scenarios with a wide range of network configurations.
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- Understand network topologies
- Understand uses for different TCP/IP protocols
- Learn to configure HUBs, Routers, bridges & gateways
- Configure network clients to connect to Linux, Win 9X and Windows 2000
- Configure RAS services
- Setup security protocols work with firewalls and proxy servers
- Learn to use TCP/IP network utilities
- Use wiring tools like crimpers and tone generators
… and much more
- Logical or physical network topologies
- Understand the main features of LLC, Ethernet, Token ring, and Wireless networking technologies
- Understand differences, purpose and features of various network connectors
- Work with and learn to configure Hubs, Switches, Bridges, Routers, Gateways, CSU/DSU, ISDN adapters and LAN cards, Wireless access points & ModemsDescribe the OSI reference model
- Understand principle TCP/IP protocols (IP, HTTP, FTP etc.)
- Configure software network components including DHCP/bootp, DNS, NAT/ICS, WINS, and SNMP
- Understand subnetting and IP addresses Work with WAN technologies
- Packet switching vs. circuit switching. ISDN, FDDI, ATM, Frame Relay, Sonet/SDH, T1/E1, T3/E3
- Remote access services
- Security services
- Identify security protocols and describe their purpose and function IPsec, L2T, SSL, Kerberos
- Understand client support, interoperability and authentication
- File and print services,application support, and security for Linux, Windows 2000, Netware, Apple
- Firewalls & proxy servers
- TCP/IP utilities (Tracert, ping, Arp, Netstat, Nbtstat, etc.)
- xDSL, cable, home satellite, wireless, POTS)
- Fault tolerence
- Client connection to servers
- Understand wiring tools
- Wire crimper, media tester/certifier, punch down tool, tone generator, optical tester
- Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
On completion of the course attendees will have mastered the fundamentals of networking and understand the hardware and software settings required to administer a wide range of network configurations. The course will also prepare students for the Network+ certification examination.
Holders of the A+ certification wishing to advance their knowledge of Networking. At least 9 months experience working in a PC administrative role and the A+certification are recommended prior to attending this course.
6 Days / 24 Evenings
