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Todd Lammle, Network+, CCSI, CCNA, CCNP, is the networking authority. He has been involved in computers and networking with Fortune 500 companies for almost 30 years. Todd is President of GlobalNet System Solutions, Inc., a networking integration and training firm. He is the bestselling author of numerous titles, with over 900,000 copies of his books in print. He can be reached through his website at www.lammle.com.
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Comprehensive preparation for the CompTIA Network+ exam, with real-world insight and online study tools!
The CompTIA Network+ Study Guide is your one-stop resource for the ultimate in exam preparation. Featuring 100 percent coverage of Exam N10-007 objectives, this book walks you through the essentials of network technologies, installation, configuration, media, topologies, security, and more. Networking guru Todd Lammle draws from 30 years of networking experience to explain key topics, backed by practical examples and real-world insights relevant to what you'll face on the job. The Sybex online interactive learning environment gives you access to electronic flashcards, sample questions, a pre-assessment test, and bonus practice exams to help you prepare thoroughly and go into the exam with confidence!
Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:
- Network Architecture, Applications, and Devices
- Routing Protocols, Cloud Technologies, and Implementations
- Network Monitoring and Performance Tracking
- WAN, LAN, and Switch Configuration
- Vulnerability Identification and Threat Assessment
- Security Controls and Basic Forensics
- Wireless, Cable, Network, Security, and WAN Troubleshooting
- Standards, Safety, Ports, and Protocols
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ABOUT THE COMPTIA NETWORK+ PROGRAM
CompTIA's Network+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that validates the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot, configure and manage common wired and wireless networks. CompTIA Network+ is accredited by ANSI as meeting the ISO/IEC 17024 standard, and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Visit www.certification.comptia.org for more information.
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Introduction xxx
Assessment Test lxvi
Chapter 1 Introduction to Networks 1
First Things First: What's a Network? 2
The Local Area Network 3
Common Network Components 5
Wide Area Network 7
Network Architecture: Peer-to-Peer or Client-Server? 9
Physical Network Topologies 11
Bus Topology 12
Star Topology 13
Ring Topology 14
Mesh Topology 15
Point-to-Point Topology 16
Point-to-Multipoint Topology 17
Hybrid Topology 18
Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments 19
Selecting the Right Topology 19
The Network Backbone 20
Network Segments 21
CAN 21
SAN 21
Summary 21
Exam Essentials 22
Written Lab 22
Review Questions 23
Chapter 2 The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications 27
Internetworking Models 28
The Layered Approach 29
Advantages of Reference Models 29
The OSI Reference Model 30
The Application Layer 32
The Presentation Layer 33
The Session Layer 33
The Transport Layer 33
The Network Layer 40
The Data Link Layer 42
The Physical Layer 45
Introduction to Encapsulation 45
Modulation Techniques 46
Summary 47
Exam Essentials 48
Written Lab 48
Review Questions 50
Chapter 3 Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards 55
Physical Media 57
Coaxial Cable 58
Twisted-Pair Cable 60
Fiber-Optic Cable 64
Transceivers 69
Media Converters 69
Serial Cables 71
Cable Properties 73
Transmission Speeds 73
Distance 74
Duplex 74
Noise Immunity (Security, EMI) 74
Frequency 75
Wiring Standards 75
T568A vs. T568B 75
Straight-Through Cable 77
Crossover Cable 78
Rolled/Rollover Cable 80
T1 Crossover Cable 80
Installing Wiring Distributions 82
MDF/IDF 82
Summary 84
Exam Essentials 85
Written Lab 85
Review Questions 87
Chapter 4 The Current Ethernet Specifications 91
Network Basics 92
Ethernet Basics 94
Collision Domain 94
Broadcast Domain 94
CSMA/CD 95
Broadband/Baseband 96
Bit Rates vs. Baud Rate 97
Wavelength 97
Half- and Full-Duplex Ethernet 98
Ethernet at the Data Link Layer 99
Binary to Decimal and Hexadecimal Conversion 100
Ethernet Addressing 103
Ethernet Frames 104
Ethernet at the Physical Layer 106
Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013) 111
Ethernet over Power Line 112
Ethernet over HDMI 113
Summary 114
Exam Essentials 115
Written Lab 115
Review Questions 120
Chapter 5 Networking Devices 125
Common Network Connectivity Devices 128
Network Interface Card 129
Hub 130
Bridge 131
Switch 131
Router 132
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