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This series provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the CompTIA Network+ 2005 exam. Learners will learn the layers of the OSI model, features and functions of network components and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols.

Network Fundamentals and Operating Systems
Time: 5.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of networking and basic capabilities of network operating systems. After taking this course, learners will understand basic networking concepts and familiarize themselves with various operating systems.
Objectives:
* Identify network models, types, and topologies.
* Design and plan a Windows Server 2003 network.
* Install and manage a Windows Server 2003 network.
* Support NetWare, Linux, and Mac OS X networks.
* Configure remote access.
Topics:
* Understanding networks
* Networking models
* Network types
* Network topologies
* Standards and RFCs
* Windows NOS installation and upgrade
* Designing and planning a Windows Server 2003 network
* Managing Windows Server 2003 users and groups
* Windows NOS support, services, and features
* Windows shared resources and security
* NetWare
* Linux
* Mac OS X
* Networking hardware and software
* Configuring remote access

Network Media
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides an overview of cabling, connectors, and common tools of the trade. It shows learners how cables and connectors are used to physically connect network devices.
Objectives:
* Specify the characteristics of cable standards.
* Recognize media connectors and their uses.
* Recognize media types and their uses.
* Discuss simplex, half duplex or full duplex data transfer.
Topics:
* Cabling and transceiver fundamentals
* Ethernet technologies and specifications
* Media connectors
* Media issues
* Planning and installing cabling
* Troubleshooting and repairing media

Network Devices
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course shows learners the purpose, features and functions of various network components. This gives learners an understanding of the functionality of common network devices.
Objectives:
* Identify the importance of common network devices.
* Recognize the features of common network components.
* Identify the functionality of each network device.
* Demystify the complexity of various network components.
Topics:
* Understanding network devices
* Modems and other adapters
* Network interface card
* Switches and routers
* Security integration
* Virtual Private Network
* Network intrusion
* Gateways and subnetworks
* Other network devices and technologies

Wireless Technologies
Time: 4.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course shows learners the fundamental differences between wireless and cabled networking, and the benefits of wireless technology. Learners will get an overview of the various characteristics and factors involved with wireless technology.
Objectives:
* Discuss the benefits of wireless integration.
* Specify the general characteristics of wireless technologies.
* Identify factors that affect the range of wireless service.
* Identify factors that affect the speed of wireless service.
Topics:
* Wireless benefits
* RF and antenna behaviors
* Wireless communication
* Wireless architecture and protocols
* IEEE 802 standards
* WEP protocol
* Open, shared-key and 802.1x authentication
* Passive attacks
* Active attacks
* MITM and jamming attacks
* Securing Windows clients

The OSI Model
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides an overview of the OSI model and other networking models, used to design networks. Learners will gain an understanding of the foundations of networking.
Objectives:
* Identify a MAC address and its parts.
* Identify the seven layers of the OSI model and their functions.
* Identify the OSI layers at which various network components operate.
* Discuss how Microsoft maps to the OSI model.
Topics:
* DOD model
* Understanding the OSI model
* Physical layer
* Data Link layer
* Network layer
* Transport layer
* Session layer
* Presentation and Application layers
* Microsoft model

TCP/IP Fundamentals
Time: 5.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides an overview of the TCP/IP protocols and how they are used in relation to the seven layers of the OSI model. After taking this course, learners will understand the protocols used in the network communications process.
Objectives:
* Discuss the functionality the TCP/IP suite protocol provides in the OSI model.
* Differentiate between various network protocols still in use.
* Identify classful IP ranges and their subnet masks.
* Identify the purpose of subnetting.
* Identify the differences between private and public network addressing schemes.
* Identify and differentiate between IP addressing methods.
Topics:
* TCP/IP protocol suite
* Layer 1 protocols
* Layer 2 protocols
* Layer 3 protocols
* Layer 4 protocols
* Network protocols
* Internet protocols
* IP addressing
* Subnetting and subnet mask
* Public and private addressing
* Static and dynamic assignments
* Multicast, broadcast, and unicast

TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities
Time: 2.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides further overview of TCP/IP in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability, and naming conventions. Learners will understand the logical communication structure needed to send and receive data.
Objectives:
* Define the purpose, function, and use of the protocols used in the TCP/IP suite.
* Define the function of TCP/UDP ports.
* Identify the well-known ports associated with commonly used services and protocols.
* Identify the purpose of network services and protocols.
Topics:
* Name and address resolution
* Name and address resolution
* How packets travel from network to network
* Routing utilities
* Protocols and ports
* Services, protocols, and applications

Network and Remote Access Service
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides an introduction to WAN (Wide Area Network) Standards and Security Protocols, which are used often in large production environment. Learners will become familiar with the speeds, capacities and types of media used for each WAN technology.
Objectives:
* Identify the basic characteristics of packet switching, circuit switching, ISDN, FDDI, T1, T3, OCx, and X.25.
* Identify the basic characteristics of the xDSL, broadband cable, POTS/PSTN, satellite, and wireless internet access.
* Define the function of remote access protocols and services.
* Identify, and describe the purpose and function of the security protocols.
* Identify the authentication protocols.
Topics:
* Understanding WANs
* Types of WANs
* Internet access
* Remote access protocols and services
* Security protocols
* Authentication protocols

Network Infrastructure and Security
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course explains what learners need to know about network infrastructure and takes a look at advanced network components. It shows learners different technologies that can be used to protect and enhance the security of a network.
Objectives:
* Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall.
* Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a proxy service.
* Determine the impact of security implementation on network functionality.
* Identify the main characteristics of VLANs.
* Identify the main characteristics and purpose of extranets and intranets.
* Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using antivirus software.
Topics:
* Understanding firewalls
* Identifying network threats
* Address translation
* Popular firewalls
* Configuring and implementing firewalls
* Protecting network resources
* Extranet and intranet
* Antivirus software

Fault Management and Disaster Recovery
Time: 2.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course shows learners how to use fault tolerance and disaster recovery to minimize the impact of single points of failure and potential threats. This benefits the learner by showing him how to deal with system failure or disastrous incident.
Objectives:
* Identify the purpose and characteristics of fault tolerance.
* Identify the areas of a network that need to be fault tolerant.
* Identify common ways to provide fault tolerance.
* Recognize the elements needed to restore business.
* Identify the purpose and characteristics of disaster recovery.
Topics:
* Fault tolerance
* RAID
* Configuration management
* Business continuity plan
* Disaster recovery plan
* Clustering and load balancers

Troubleshooting
Time: 5.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course shows learners how to use network utility and visual indicators to diagnose network problems. This benefits the learner by teaching him how to effectively troubleshoot a network.
Objectives:
* Select the appropriate network utility when troubleshooting.
* Identify a network diagnostic utility and interpret its output.
* Determine the nature of a stated problem using visual indicators.
* Recognize symptoms of network troubles and diagnose and correct any errors or misconfiguration.
Topics:
* Troubleshooting methodology
* Windows tools
* Linux and Unix tools
* Netware and additional tools
* OSI model troubleshooting methods
* Physical/layer 1 troubleshooting
* Data link/layer 2 troubleshooting
* Network/layer 3 troubleshooting
* Transport/layer 4 troubleshooting
* Session/layer 5 troubleshooting
* Presentation/layer 6 troubleshooting
* Application/layer 7 troubleshooting