CompTIA Network+ 2009 (N10-004) - Online Course

This series will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ 2009 N10-004 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification ensures that a technician is proficient in configuring, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing basic network infrastructure.

This series is for anyone who wants to achieve CompTIA Network+ N10-004 certification. This online course contains 10 lessons and 3 practice exams and should take approximately 31 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Networks and the OSI Specifications (2.0) hours

Networks and the OSI Specifications teaches you how to identify common physical and logical network topologies, and discuss the functions of each layer of the OSI model. This course explains how you identify various network topologies and the different layers of the OSI model. Topics include Working with Networks, and The Open System Interconnection Model.

Lesson 2: Cable, Wiring, and Ethernet Specifications (3.0) hours

Cable, Wiring, and Ethernet Specifications teaches you how to identify standard cable types and common connector types, discuss appropriate wiring standards and wiring distribution, and categorize LAN technology types and properties. This course explains how you design a solid network using various networking media, common topologies and devices. Topics include Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards, and Current Ethernet Specifications.

Lesson 3: Networking Devices and the Internet Protocol (3.0) hours

Networking Devices and the Internet Protocol teaches you how to install, configure and differentiate between common network devices, identify the functions of specialized network devices, explain the function of common networking protocols, identify commonly used TCP and UDP default ports, and evaluate the proper use of addressing technologies and addressing schemes. This course explains the function of common networking protocols. It also covers network connectivity devices and how to use them to improve your network. Topics include Networking Devices, and Working with the Internet Protocol.

Lesson 4: IP Addressing, Subnetting, and NAT (3.0) hours

IP Addressing, Subnetting, and NAT teaches you how to describe how IPv6 and IPv4 formats are used in an internet network, evaluate the proper use of public, private and DHCP addressing technologies, evaluate the proper use of unicast, multicast, and broadcast addressing schemes, and explain the difference between static and dynamic NAT, and NAT overloading. This course explains how you assign network addresses, subnet an IP network, and troubleshoot an IP address. It also introduces you to Network Address Translation (NAT). Topics include IP Addressing, and IP Subnetting and NAT.

Lesson 5: IP Routing and Routing Protocols (2.0) hours

IP Routing and Routing Protocols teaches you how to explain the purpose and properties of routing, and identify common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols. This course explains how you use IP routing and the IP routing process. Topics include Using IP Routing, and Routing Protocols.

Lesson 6: Switches, VLANS, and Wireless Technologies (3.0) hours

Switches, VLANS, and Wireless Technologies teaches you how to describe the features of advanced switches and VLANs, differentiate common wireless network specifications, and implement a basic wireless network. This course explains how you work with advanced switch features. It also discusses the differences of the common wireless network specifications and explains how you implement a basic wireless network. Topics include Switches and VLANs, and Wireless Technologies.

Lesson 7: Access Control and Network Threats (3.0) hours

Access Control and Network Threats teaches you how to explain the methods of network access security, explain methods of user authentication, and identify common security threats and mitigation techniques. This course explains methods of network access security, methods of user authentication, and common security threats as well as ways to mitigate them. Topics include Authentication and Access Control, and Eliminating Network Threats.

Lesson 8: Physical Security and Wide Area Networks (3.0) hours

Physical Security and Wide Area Networks teaches you how to explain the function of hardware and software security devices, explain common features of a firewall, explain issues that affect device security, and categorize WAN technology types and properties. This course explains how you physically and logically secure your corporate network. It also explains Wide Area Networks, including their technology types and properties. Topics include Physical and Hardware Security, and Wide Area Networks.

Lesson 9: Command-Line, Software, and Hardware Tools (3.0) hours

Command-Line, Software, and Hardware Tools teaches you how to discuss command line interface tools and their output, explain the purpose of network scanners, and describe various hardware tools used in networking environments. This course explains how you use various utilities to verify TCP/IP function, and the purpose of network scanners and hardware tools. Topics include Command-Line Tools, and Software and Hardware Tools.

Lesson 10: Network Troubleshooting and Management (3.0) hours

Network Troubleshooting and Management teaches you how to implement a network troubleshooting methodology, troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an appropriate solution, identify and evaluate configuration management documentation, and conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues. This course explains how you troubleshoot, manage, monitor, and optimize network connectivity. Topics include Network Troubleshooting, and Management, Monitoring, and Optimization.

3 Practice Exams

This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the CompTIA Network+ N10-004 exam.