• Implement a troubleshooting methodology
• Integrate appropriate security elements to ensure network availability and optimum performance
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain wired/wireless networking environments

Network Fundamentals and Theory
Network troubleshooting methodology

• Applying the OSI model
• Exploring network typologies

Data transmission techniques

• Distinguishing analog vs. digital
• Identifying encapsulation techniques
• Contrasting access methods

Defining Network Architecture
Deploying wireless networks

• Accessing and connecting to the proper SSID
• Configuring a WLAN infrastructure
• Analysing antenna patterns
• Utilising mobile devices

Wired networks

• Deploying Ethernet networks
• Configuring DSL and DOCSIS
• Connecting tagged vs. untagged networks

Addressing and Routing

• Deploying IPv4 and IPv6
• Expanding your network using routers
• Implementing high availability
• Analysing the network with troubleshooting tools

Outlining Network Operations
Managing the infrastructure

• Connecting to the main distribution frame
• Installing rack-based equipment
• Managing the cable plant

Cabling and wiring

• Evaluating metallic cables with test equipment
• Installing copper vs. fiber
• Identifying and applying cable types and characteristics

Monitoring tools

• Interpreting data with protocol analyser
• Gathering data using SNMP
• Identifying causes of network bottlenecks

Network Security
Identifying common network vulnerabilities

• Comparing risk concepts
• Analysing attack vectors

Resolving common security issues

• Identifying a denial of service attack
• Protecting wireless network traffic
• Authenticating access to your network

Implementing hardening techniques

• Deploying ACLs in the enterprise
• Enabling port-based authentication
• Disabling unnecessary access

Troubleshooting Networks
Exploring repair strategies

• Defining the CompTIA troubleshooting model
• Testing the theory to determine cause
• Verifying full-system functionality

Deploying LAN media

• Testing for common copper cable faults
• Correlating test instrument type with capability
• Cable faults vs. interface faults

Outlining configuration management

• Mapping out a network diagram
• Documenting the network infrastructure
• Baselining network performance

Applying Industry Standards and Practises
Wired standards (802.3)

• Exploring the various Ethernet standards
• Contrasting UTP vs. fiber Ethernet
• Listing EIA/TIA cable catagories

Wireless standards (802.11)

• Contrasting WiFi versions for speed and distance
• Identifying version type compatibilities

Defining WAN technologies

• Deploying long-distance networking
• Comparing business WAN to SOHO (Small Office Home Office) networking

CompTIA Network+ is the first certification IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.

• Working knowledge of networking to the level of: Introduction to Networking Training
• At least nine to 12 months of experience in IT networking
• CompTIA A+ or equivalent certification