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Introduction. Self-Assessment. 1. Introduction to Networking. Introduction. LANs and WANs. Network models. Centralized and distributed computing. Network topologies. IEEE and networking standards. FDDI.
2. Cabling and Connectors. Introduction. General media considerations. Network media. Media connectors. IEEE 802.3 standards.
3. Networking Devices. Introduction. Hubs. MSAU. Switches. Bridges. Routers. Gateways. CSU/DSU. Wireless access points. Modems. Network cards. MAC addresses.
4. OSI Model and Network Protocols. Introduction. OSI seven layer model. OSI model summary. Identifying the OSI layers at which various network components operate. Differentiating among protocols.
5. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Introduction. TCP/UDP port functions . Network services. Identifying IP addresses (IPv4, IPv6) and their default subnet masks. Identifying the purposes of subnetting and default gateways. Identifying the differences between public and private networks.
6. WAN Technologies, Remote Access, and Security Protocols. Introduction. WAN technologies. Remote access protocols and services. Security protocols. Configuring remote connectivity.
7. Network Operating Systems and Clients. Introduction. Network operating systems. Operating system interoperability. Operating system client support. Client operating systems. Selecting a NIC and network configuration settings. Configuring clients to access servers.
8. Fault Tolerance, Disaster Recovery, VLANs, and NAS. Introduction. Fault tolerance. Disaster recovery. Network Attached Storage (NAS). Virtual LANs.
9. Network Security. Introduction. Firewalls. Proxy servers. Understanding how security affects a network. Authentication, passwords, and password policies.
10. Troubleshooting Connectivity. Introduction. Troubleshooting with diagnostic utilities. Supporting and troubleshooting the small office and home environment. Troubleshooting remote connectivity errors. Using network tools. Interpreting visual indicators.
11. Troubleshooting and Supporting the Network. Introduction. Troubleshooting steps and procedures. Identify and troubleshoot errors with a particular physical topology. Identifying and troubleshooting client connectivity problems. Troubleshooting wiring- and infrastructure-related problems. Predicting the impact of modifying, adding, or removing network services.
12. Practice Exam 1. Answers to exam questions.
13. Practice Exam 2. Answers to exam questions.
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Glossary. Index.