Network+ Part 1: Media and Topologies Training CD

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Summary: Network+ Part 1: Media and Topologies Training CD
Review: Course Overview
The is the first course in a three part series on the Network+ curriculum which begins with an introduction to networking. It covers network topologies and transmission media and standards. It also covers Connectivity devices, for both network and remote access.

Learn To

Sequence the stages in the evolution of computer networking.
Match the computer network components with their functions.
Identify uses of computer networks for companies and individuals.
Match network connectivity devices with their functions.
Identify the features and functions of Network Interface Cards (NICs).
Identify functions and features of hubs.

Audience
The intended audience for this course includes experienced end users, a novice to moderate level of experience in the installation, support, and troubleshooting of computer networks. A+ certification would be helpful, but not required prior to this course. This course is mapped to the CompTia Network+ certification program and prepares learners for exam N10-002.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
Japanese, US English

Total Learning Time
7 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Topologies, Standards and Media 3 hours

Sequence the stages in the evolution of computer networking.
Match the computer network components with their functions.
Identify uses of computer networks for companies and individuals.
Identify differences between a LAN and a WAN based on geographical size.
Identify features of point-to-point and multipoint connections.
Identify features of the physical bus topology.
Identify features of the physical ring topology.
Identify features of the physical star topology.
Identify features of mesh topology.
Identify features of the physical cellular topology.
Identify specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard.
Identify the specifications of the IEEE 802.11b Wireless standard.
Match the categories of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with their specifications.
Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet standard.
Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard.
Identify specifications of the IEEE 802.5 Token Ring standard.
Identify the factors to be considered when selecting a cable medium for a network installation.
Match the cable termination tools with their features.
Identify features of radio transmission media.
Identify features of terrestrial and satellite microwave transmission.
Identify features of point-to-point and broadcast infrared transmission.
Select the wireless medium that best suits a specific scenario.
Match IEEE 802 working groups with their areas of interest.
Identify specifications of the IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC) standard.
Match the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard with the rules used to implement them.
Match the coaxial cable types with their specifications.
Identify types of fiber optic cables.
Identify the specifications of the Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) standard.

Unit 2: Connectivity Devices 4 hours

Match network connectivity devices with their functions.
Identify the features and functions of Network Interface Cards (NICs).
Identify functions and features of hubs.
Identify the functions and features of bridges.
Identify the functions and features of switches.
Identify the functions and features of routers.
Identify the functions and features of gateways.
Identify the functions and features of Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicators.
Identify the features of modems.
Identify the features of a Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU).
Identify the functions of wireless access points (WAPs).