Class Level:
Intermediate
Age Requirements:
18 and older
Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. After attending this coruse and completing the hands-on exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment.
You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network. Finally, you will be well prepared to pass CompTIA’s (the Computing Technology Industry Association’s) Network+ certification exam. This course explains concepts logically and in a clear, approachable style. In addition, concepts are reinforced by real-world examples of networking issues from a professional’s standpoint. Each lesson opens with an On the Job story from a network engineer. These real-world examples, along with Hands-on Projects and Case Projects in each lesson, make this course a practical learning tool.
Certification exams are administered by third party testing companies such as Pearson Vue or Prometric. Our courses prepare you for the certification exam, which is an additional fee paid to the testing provider.. You must contact Prometric, Pearson Vue or the corresponding testing provider to take a certification exam.
Knowledge Pre-Requisites: CompTIA A+ Certification
Course Lessons:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Networks- First Things First: What's a Network?
- Physical Network Topologies
- Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Labs
- Review Questions
Chapter 2: The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications- Internetworking Models
- The OSI Reference Model
- Introduction to Encapsulation
- Modulation Techniques
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 3: Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards- Physical Media
- Cable Properties
- Wiring Standards
- Installing Wiring Distributions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 4: The Current Ethernet Specifications- Network Basics
- Ethernet Basics
- Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
- Ethernet at the Physical Layer
- Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 5: Networking Devices- Common Network Connectivity Devices
- Other Specialized Devices
- Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 6: Introduction to the Internet Protocol- Introducing TCP/IP
- Data Encapsulation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 7: IP Addressing- IP Terminology
- The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
- IPv4 Address Types
- Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 8: IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT- Subnetting Basics
- Troubleshooting IP Addressing
- Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Labs
- Review Questions
Chapter 9: Introduction to IP Routing- Routing Basics
- The IP Routing Process
- Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
- Static and Dynamic Routing
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 10: Routing Protocols- Routing Protocol Basics
- Distance Vector Routing Protocols
- Link State Routing Protocols
- High Availability
- IPv6 Routing Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 11: Switching and Virtual LANs- Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
- Switching Services
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Virtual LANs
- VLAN Trunking Protocol
- Two Additional Advanced Features of Switches
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 12: Wireless Networking- Introduction to Wireless Technology
- The 802.11 Standards
- Comparing 802.11 Standards
- Wireless Network Components
- Installing a Wireless Network
- Site Survey
- Wireless Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 13: Authentication and Access Control- Security Filtering
- Managing User Account and Password Security
- User-Authentication Methods
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 14: Network Threats and Mitigation- Recognizing Security Threats
- Vulnerabilities
- Understanding Mitigation Techniques
- Policies and Procedures
- Anti-malware software
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 15: Physical Security and Risk- Using Hardware and Software Security Devices
- Defining Firewalls
- Firewall Technologies
- Firewalls at the Application Layer vs the Network Layer
- Scanning Services and Other Firewall Features
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
- VPN Concentrators
- Understanding Problems Affecting Device Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 16: Wide Area Networks- What's a WAN?
- T-Series Connections
- Transmission Media
- Broadband Services
- Wireless WAN Technologies
- WAN Protocols
- WAN Troubleshooting
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Tools- Protocol Analyzers
- Throughput Testers
- Connectivity Software
- Using Traceroute
- Using ipconfig and ifconfig
- Using the ping Utility
- Using the Address Resolution Protocol
- Using the nslookup Utility
- Resolving Names with the Hosts Table
- Using the Mtr Command (pathping)
- Using the route Command
- Using the nbtstat Utility
- Using the netstat Utility
- Using the File Transfer Protocol
- Using the Telnet Utility
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 18: Software and Hardware Tools- Understanding Network Scanners
- Baseline
- Network Monitoring and Logging
- Identifying Hardware Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 19: Network Troubleshooting- Narrowing Down the Problem
- Troubleshooting Steps
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Chapter 20: Management, Monitoring, and Optimization- Managing Network Documentation
- Network Monitoring
- Network Optimization
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab
- Review Questions
Headsets for free, Guaranteed to Run, Re-Takes for free (Up to 6 months), Interactive Classroom environment.Registration Note: We can only accept students into our classes whose tuition is being paid by an employer or sponsoring organization. Self-paying individuals cannot enroll.
School Notes:
Important:
Courseware (if a course has a Courseware) will be shipped to the address provided two weeks before the class starts. Make sure that the additional info field is properly and correctly filled out to avoid Courseware being lost in transit. Please also note that P.O. Box addresses are not allowed.
The classes are instructor-led live training you attend in a local classroom or from your home/office. Our instructors teach from a remote location while being able to interact with students as in a traditional classroom setting.
Instructors can view student progress and take control of their PC to provide direct assistance. Students can see the instructor's presentation as well as voice questions directly to the instructor and participate in class discussions.
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