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Networking Essentials

Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ N10-007. Choose the course that upgrades your know-how and start owning every connection.

(networking-essentials-5e-complete) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-057-0
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Enroll in our CompTIA Network+ N10-007 course to master the fundamentals of networking with a hands-on, practical approach that fits beginners and professionals alike.

In this course, you’ll explore everything from basic network concepts and cabling, to configuring routers, switches, wireless networks, and security protocols. Dive deep into TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, troubleshooting, and even cloud and virtualization technologies. 

All designed to prepare you for the N10-007 exam and real-world network challenges.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Network Fundamentals Mastery: Understand core networking concepts, topologies, and protocols from the ground up.
  • Hands-On Network Configuration: Set up and manage routers, switches, VLANs, and wireless networks.
  • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques: Diagnose and resolve common network issues using real-world tools like Wireshark.
  • Network Security Implementation: Apply best practices to protect networks from threats with firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
  • Cloud and Virtualization Basics: Grasp virtualization and cloud networking essentials to support modern IT environments.
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1

Introduction to Computer Networks

  • Introduction
  • Network Topologies
  • The OSI Model
  • The Ethernet LAN
  • Home Networking
  • Assembling an Office LAN
  • Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
2

Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair

  • Introduction
  • Structured Cabling
  • Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable
  • Terminating CAT6/5e/5 UTP Cables
  • Cable Testing and Certification
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet Over Copper
  • Troubleshooting Cabling Systems
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
3

Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics

  • Introduction
  • The Nature of Light
  • Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion
  • Optical Components
  • Optical Networking
  • Safety
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
4

Wireless Networking

  • Introduction
  • The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard
  • 802.11 Wireless Networking
  • Bluetooth, WiMAX, RFID, and Mobile Communications
  • Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless LAN: A Case Study
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
5

Interconnecting LANs

  • Introduction
  • The Network Bridge
  • The Network Switch
  • The Router
  • Interconnecting LANs with the Router
  • Configuring the Network Interface: Auto-Negotiation
  • The Console Port Connection
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
6

TCP/IP

  • Introduction
  • The TCP/IP Layers
  • Number Conversion
  • IPv4 Addressing
  • Subnet Masks
  • CIDR Blocks
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
7

Introduction to Switch Configuration

  • Introduction
  • Introduction to VLANs
  • Introduction to Switch Configuration
  • Spanning-Tree Protocol
  • Network Management
  • Power Over Ethernet
  • Switch Security
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
8

Introduction to Router Configuration

  • Introduction
  • Router Fundamentals
  • The Router's User EXEC Mode (Router>)
  • The Router's Privileged EXEC Mode (Router#)
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
9

Routing Protocols

  • Introduction
  • Static Routing
  • Dynamic Routing Protocols
  • Distance Vector Protocols
  • Configuring RIP and RIPv2
  • Link State Protocols
  • Configuring the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Routing Protocol
  • Advanced Distance Vector Protocol: Configuring Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • IPv6 Routing
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
10

Internet Technologies: Out to the Internet

  • Introduction
  • The Line Connection
  • Remote Access
  • Metro Ethernet/Carrier Ethernet
  • Network Services: DHCP and DNS
  • Internet Routing: BGP
  • Analyzing Internet Data Traffic
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
11

Troubleshooting

  • Introduction
  • Analyzing Computer Networks
  • Analyzing Computer Networks: FTP Data Packets
  • Analyzing Campus Network Data Traffic
  • Troubleshooting the Router Interface
  • Troubleshooting the Switch Interface
  • Troubleshooting Fiber Optics: The OTDR
  • Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
  • Troubleshooting IP Networks
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
12

Network Security

  • Introduction
  • Intrusion: How Attackers Gain Control of a Network
  • Denial of Service
  • Security Software and Hardware
  • Managing Network Access
  • Introduction to Virtual Private Networks
  • Wireless Security
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
13

Cloud Computing and Virtualization

  • Introduction
  • Virtualization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Enterprise Storage
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems
14

Codes and Standards

  • Introduction
  • Safety Standards and Codes
  • Industry Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Policies, Procedures, and Other Best Practices
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

1

Introduction to Computer Networks

  • Identifying network topologies
  • Understanding functions of OSI layers
  • Installing a NIC
  • Obtaining MAC address
  • Understanding IEEE wireless standards
  • Creating a network manually
  • Connecting Cable Internet Access for your Network
  • Configuring Windows 10 Wireless Settings
  • Connecting a Wireless Router to a Laptop
  • Assembling Components to Complete the Workstation
  • Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
  • Connecting a New Workstation to the Internet
  • Checking IP connectivity between two network devices
  • Understanding ipconfig commands
2

Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair

  • Connecting Patch Cables between the Patch Panel and Switch Ports
  • Terminating a cable with an RJ-45 plug
3

Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics

  • Understanding types of dispersion
  • Identifying components of an optical fiber
  • Identifying fiber connectors
  • Understanding intermediate components between transmitter and receiver
  • Understanding characteristics of light detectors
  • Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
  • Understanding optical ethernet numeric
4

Wireless Networking

  • Configuring a Wireless Client
  • Connecting a system to a wireless network
  • Turning on bluetooth
  • Understanding WiMAX
  • Understanding RFID
  • Identifying wireless protocols
5

Interconnecting LANs

  • Using a switch to interconnect the networking devices
  • Connecting a hub to a switch
  • Using ping command
  • Understanding modes to forward frames
  • Identifying components of a Cisco 2800 series router
  • Identifying network symbols
  • Connecting systems to the Internet through a router
6

TCP/IP

  • Identifying TCP/IP protocol layers
  • Identifying TCP/IP layers
  • Identifying abbreviations for various Internet layer protocols
  • Viewing TCP frame details using Network Monitor
  • Converting a Decimal Number to Binary
  • Configuring IPv4 address
  • Obtaining Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • Configuring Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • Using a Subnet Calculator
  • Understanding types of IPv6 data flows
  • Configuring and testing IPv6 addresses
  • Adding and removing an IPv6 address
7

Introduction to Switch Configuration

  • Understanding types of VLANs
  • Configuring IP address on a switch interface
  • Identifying Spanning-Tree Protocol states
  • Identifying benefits of PoE
8

Introduction to Router Configuration

  • Understanding Router Prompts
  • Configuring password protection
9

Routing Protocols

  • Understanding commands used to configure static routing
  • Understanding route metrics
  • Learning the issues associated with dynamic routing protocols
  • Understanding components of EIGRP
  • Displaying route summary
  • Configuring IPv6 routing
10

Internet Technologies: Out to the Internet

  • Understanding CSU/DSU alarm modes
  • Checking properties of and deleting a dial-up connection
  • Creating a dial-up connection
  • Identifying client and server
  • Connecting Devices in a Peer- To- Peer Architecture
  • Adding static routes in RRAS
  • Understanding Ethernet service types
  • Creating IPv6 scope
  • Configuring a DHCP Role with Error Notification
  • Creating DNS domains
  • Connecting the DHCP server and laptop to the VLAN
  • Adding DNS server
  • Using the nslookup command
11

Troubleshooting

  • Installing wireshark
  • Capturing packet using Wireshark
  • Viewing system reliability details
  • Configuring IP address on a router's interface
  • Finding out switched path
  • Diagnosing Networking Issues
  • Understanding troubleshooting approaches based on the OSI seven-layer model
12

Network Security

  • Using the netstat command
  • Identifying strategies for password protection
  • Scanning using nmap
  • Identifying attack types
  • Identifying the steps of IP address spoofing
  • Identifying stages of a forensics examination
  • Running Antivirus
  • Understanding firewall technologies
  • Creating a new inbound rule
  • Setting Up a DMZ on a SOHO Router
  • Turning on Windows Firewall
  • Connecting to a server using Remote Desktop Connection
  • Analyzing network paths with tracert
  • Creating a remote access VPN connection
  • Configuring VPN client in Windows 10
  • Configuring VPN client in Windows Server 2016
  • Understanding types of Virtual Private Networks
  • Configuring a new server
  • Configuring the SSID
  • Connecting to a Password Protected Network
  • Configuring a client system to get event logs
13

Cloud Computing and Virtualization

  • Installing Hyper-V
  • Creating a new virtual machine
  • Performing a clean install of Windows 10
  • Creating a virtual switch
  • Identifying cloud computing categories
  • Understanding cloud infrastructures
  • Understanding storage technologies used in a SAN
14

Codes and Standards

  • Understanding federal laws
  • Learning about change management software
  • Understanding service agreements
  • Identifying steps in incident response
  • Configuring password policy
  • Changing Passwords for the Router
  • Understanding metrics of disaster recovery
  • Understanding types of backups
  • Understanding types of disaster recovery sites

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The essentials of networking include understanding how devices connect and communicate, knowing network topologies, protocols like TCP/IP, configuring hardware like routers and switches, and ensuring security and troubleshooting.

CompTIA N10-007 is the exam code for the Network+ certification that tests foundational networking skills. Yes, it was officially retired in June 2021 and replaced by the newer N10-008 & N10-009 exam.

Yes, you can take the Network+ certification without having the A+ certification first. A+ is recommended for foundational IT knowledge but is not mandatory.

Generally, yes. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) covers more in-depth networking concepts and Cisco-specific technologies, making it more challenging than the vendor-neutral Network+ certification.

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