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Table of Contents
Course Overview .................................................................................................. 3
Section 0.1: Course Introduction ........................................................................... 5
Section 0.2: Using the Simulator ........................................................................... 6
Section 1.1: Networking Overview ........................................................................ 7
Section 1.2: Network Topologies .......................................................................... 9
Section 1.3: Protocols ......................................................................................... 11
Section 1.4: Network Connections ...................................................................... 14
Section 1.5: The OSI and TCP/IP Models ........................................................... 16
Section 2.1: Twisted Pair .................................................................................... 18
Section 2.2: Coaxial ............................................................................................ 21
Section 2.3: Fiber Optic ...................................................................................... 23
Section 2.4: Wiring Implementation .................................................................... 25
Section 3.1: Network Adapters ........................................................................... 28
Section 3.2: Network Devices ............................................................................. 31
Section 3.3: Internetwork Devices....................................................................... 33
Section 4.1: Ethernet .......................................................................................... 35
Section 4.2: Ethernet Specifications ................................................................... 37
Section 4.3: Connecting Network Devices .......................................................... 40
Section 5.1: IP Addressing .................................................................................. 42
Section 5.2: Address Assignment ....................................................................... 44
Section 5.3: Name Resolution ............................................................................ 46
Section 5.4: Routing............................................................................................ 48
Section 5.5: NAT and ICS ................................................................................... 51
Section 5.6: IP version 6 ..................................................................................... 53
Section 5.7: Multicast .......................................................................................... 55
Section 5.8: Voice over IP (VoIP)........................................................................ 57
Section 5.9: Virtualization ................................................................................... 59
Section 6.1: Wireless Concepts .......................................................................... 61
Section 6.2: Wireless Standards ......................................................................... 63
Section 6.3: Wireless Security ............................................................................ 66
Section 6.4: Wireless Configuration .................................................................... 69
Section 7.1: WAN Concepts ............................................................................... 71
Section 7.2: Internet Connectivity ....................................................................... 74
Section 7.3: Remote Access ............................................................................... 76
Section 8.1: Network Threats .............................................................................. 78
Section 8.2: Firewalls .......................................................................................... 80
Section 8.3: VPNs ............................................................................................... 83
Section 8.4: Switch Security ............................................................................... 85
Section 8.5: Authentication ................................................................................. 87
Section 8.6: Secure Protocols ............................................................................. 90
Section 8.7: Detection and Prevention ................................................................ 92
Section 9.1: Documentation ................................................................................ 95
Section 9.2: SNMP.............................................................................................. 97
2012 TestOut Corporation (Rev 4/12)
LabSim Network Pro
Course Overview
This course prepares students for TestOuts Network Pro and CompTIAs
Network+ exams. It focuses on configuring, managing and troubleshooting the
elements of a basic network infrastructure.
Module 0 Introduction
This module introduces the course, prerequisites and required skills for the
exam. Students will also learn how to use the hardware simulator so they can
complete the simulations as they proceed through the course.
Module 4 Ethernet
This module teaches the students the basics of working with Ethernet
architecture, specifications, and details about connecting network devices.
Module 10 Troubleshooting
In this module students will learn a systematic methodology for troubleshooting,
tools to troubleshoot network connectivity problems, and commands to gather
network information and troubleshoot IP configuration problems. They will also
learn how to troubleshoot name resolution, switching and routing problems.
Practice Exams
In Practice Exams students will have the opportunity to test themselves and
verify that they understand the concepts and are ready to take the certification
exams for both Network Pro and Network+ certifications.
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the equivalent
knowledge of an entry level network administrator with 9-12 months of
experience.
Course topics include:
o Identifying network cable and network types
o Identifying common network standards
o Selecting and installing network interface cards
o Identifying wired and wireless network components
o Setting up a wired or wireless network
o Managing static and IP addressing
o Managing network protocols
o Configuring network security
o Managing network traffic
o Configuring remote access to a network
o Troubleshooting common network issues
Prerequisite skills include:
o Knowledge of PC hardware installation and configuration
o Knowledge of using and administering a Windows client computer
The purpose of networking certification is to validate and demonstrate that
the recipient has the required networking skills and experience to manage
a basic network infrastructure. This course meets the specification of two
industry certification programs:
o TestOuts Network Pro certification measures the students ability to
perform real-word job skills using the Windows operating system
and common networking hardware.
o CompTIAs Network+ certification is an international vendor neutral
certification with a broad based knowledge base. Many other
vendor-specific certifications require Network+ certification (or its
equivalent) as a foundation.
The objectives for both certifications are listed in the lesson plans.
Video/Demo
0.1.1 Network Pro Introduction
Time
5:07
Total Time
About 5 minutes
2012 TestOut Corporation (Rev 4/12)
LabSim Network Pro
Video/Demo
0.2.1 Using the Simulator
0.2.3 Using the Simulator in Multiple Locations
Total
Time
13:24
5:08
18:32
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 30 minutes
Components of a network
o Computers
o Transmission media
o Network interfaces
o Protocols
Money saving capabilities of a network
Host roles
o Peer-to-peer
o Client/server
Geography and size
o Local Area Network (LAN)
o Wide Area Network (WAN)
Management
o Network
o Subnet
o Internetwork
Participation
o Internet
o Intranet
o Extranet
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
1.1.1 Introduction to Networking
Time
9:15
12:18
11:04
Total
32:37
Total Time
About 40 minutes
Video/Demo
1.2.1 Network Topologies
Time
13:26
Total Time
About 30 minutes
10
11
Which architecture type is the most common architecture for a local area
network?
Which architecture types use digital signals over regular telephone lines?
What is the transmission medium used for wireless networks?
How does a protocol suite differ from a protocol?
How does TCP differ from UDP?
What is the difference between the three e-mail protocols: IMAP4, POP3,
and SMTP?
How does SSH differ from Telnet? How does HTTPS differ from HTTP?
12
Video/Demo
Time
7:03
15:55
Total
22:58
Total Time
About 40 minutes
13
IP address
Subnet mask
Default gateway
DNS server
Host name
14
Video/Demo
1.4.1 Network Connections
1.4.2 Configuring TCP/IP Properties
Total
Time
13:37
5:33
19:10
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 25 minutes
15
16
1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI
model layers:
o Frames
o Packets
Video/Demo
1.5.1 The OSI Model
1.5.3 OSI Model Layers
1.5.4 OSI Model Communications
Total
Time
5:33
14:49
4:47
25:09
Total Time
About 45 minutes
17
18
Network+ Objectives
19
Video/Demo
2.1.1 Twisted Pair
Time
7:50
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 20 minutes
20
Network+ Objectives
21
o Cable length
o Device types/requirements
o Environment limitations
o Equipment limitations
o Compatibility requirements
3.1 Categorize standard media types and associated properties
o Copper
Coaxial
3.2 Categorize standard connector types based on network media:
o Copper
BNC
F-connector
Video/Demo
2.2.1 Coaxial
Time
7:41
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 20 minutes
22
23
Network+ Objectives
How do light waves within a fiber optic cable travel around corners?
What advantages do fiber optic cables offer over twisted pair or other
media choices? What are the disadvantages to implementing fiber optic
cables?
What is the difference between single mode and multi-mode cables?
How can you tell the difference between an ST and an SC connector?
Which connector types combine two strands of fiber into a single
connector?
Video/Demo
2.3.1 Fiber Optic
Time
10:04
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 30 minutes
24
25
What is the difference between the T568A and T568B standards? When
should you use both standards?
What type of cable would you use to connect two hosts together in a backto-back configuration using twisted pair cable?
When should you use stranded core twisted pair cable instead of solid
core twisted pair?
What is the difference between the MDF and an IDF?
What type of cable connects an IDF to the MDF?
Who is typically responsible for installing a demarc extension?
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What is the difference between a 25 pair block and a 50 pair block? What
can you use to make the 50 pair block function like a 25 pair block?
When using a punchdown tool, which way should the blade be facing?
Video/Demo
2.4.1 Making Twisted Pair Cables
2.4.3 Wiring Distribution
2.4.4 Using Punchdown Blocks
Total
Time
16:34
6:53
12:56
36:23
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 70 minutes
27
A transceiver
A modem
A network adapter
A media converter
The MAC address
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
The Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
The Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
Network+ Objectives
1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI
model layers
o MAC address
o IP address
o Frames
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o NIC
1.3 Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing:
o MAC address format
1.6 Explain the function of common networking protocols:
o ARP
2.6 Given a set of requirements, plan and implement a basic SOHO
network:
o List of requirements
o Cable length
o Device types/requirements
o Environment limitations
o Equipment limitations
o Compatibility requirements
3.1 Categorize standard media types and associated properties:
o Media converters
Singlemode fiber to Ethernet
Multimode fiber to Ethernet
Fiber to Coaxial
Singlemode to Multimode fiber
What are two major differences between a modem and an Ethernet NIC?
How can you identify a network card manufacturer from the MAC
address?
What is the function of a transceiver?
What is the purpose of the CRC?
At which OSI layer does a network adapter card operate? At which layer
does a media converter work?
Can a media converter be used to connect network segments using
different architecture types? Why or why not?
How does a computer find the MAC address of another device on the
same subnet?
What does the MAC address FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF indicate?
Video/Demo
3.1.1 Network Adapters
Time
12:13
Lab/Activity
29
Total Time
About 35 minutes
30
Hub
Bridge
Switch
Wireless Access Point (AP)
Network+ Objectives
1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI
model layers:
o Switch
o Hub
o Bridge
2.1 Given a scenario, install and configure routers and switches:
o Managed vs. Unmanaged
o Interface configurations
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A host on a network sends a frame to the hub. Which other devices on the
network will see this frame?
A host on a network sends a frame to a switch. Which other devices on
the network will see this frame?
What are the similarities and differences between a bridge and a switch?
What are the advantages to using switches over hubs?
At which OSI model layer do wireless access points operate?
What type of device do you use to translate from one network architecture
to another?
Video/Demo
3.2.1 Network Devices
Time
16:51
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 35 minutes
32
Students will become familiar with the process routers use to route packets from
one host to another on a different network. They will also learn about the function
of:
Network+ Objectives
1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI
model layers:
o Router
o Multilayer switch
33
Video/Demo
3.3.1 Internetwork Devices
Time
10:15
Lab/Activity
Select a Router
Total Time
About 25 minutes
34
Topology
Networking devices
Transmission media
Media access Method
Physical Addresses
Frames
Network+ Objectives
35
Video/Demo
4.1.1 Ethernet Architecture
Time
17:56
Total Time
About 25 minutes
36
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network+ Objectives
37
o Environment limitations
o Equipment limitations
o Compatibility requirements
3.7 Compare and contrast different LAN technologies:
o Types
Ethernet
10BaseT
100BaseT
1000BaseT
100BaseTX
100BaseFX
1000BaseX
10GBaseSR
10GBaseLR
10GBaseER
10GBaseSW
10GBaseLW
10GBaseEW
10GBaseT
o Properties
Speed
Distance
What is the maximum cable length for most Ethernet standards that use
twisted pair cables?
Which twisted pair cable category should you use on a 1000BaseT
network?
What is the advantage of using single mode cable on a 1000BaseLX
network?
What is the difference between 10GBaseSR and 10GBaseSW?
Video/Demo
4.2.1 Ethernet Specifications
Time
9:39
Lab/Activity
38
Total Time
About 40 minutes
39
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
Rollover cable
They will also learn general rules and details about connecting network devices
such as:
Network+ Objectives
40
o Equipment limitations
o Compatibility requirements
3.1 Categorize standard media types and associated properties:
o Copper
Crossover
Straight-through
3.2 Categorize standard connector types based on network media:
o DB-9 (RS-232)
Which cable type would you use to connect a workstation to a regular port
on a hub or a switch?
Which cable type would you use to connect a router to the uplink port on a
switch?
Which cable type would you use to connect two switches together using
their uplink ports?
Which switch feature makes choosing crossover or straight-through cables
easier?
When would you use a rollover cable?
Video/Demo
4.3.1 Connecting Devices
Time
12:46
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 35 minutes
41
Network+ Objectives
42
o Environment limitations
o Equipment limitations
o Compatibility requirements
Lecture Focus Questions:
What is an octet?
What is the decimal equivalent for the following binary number:
01100111? What is the binary equivalent of the following decimal number:
211?
How is the network portion of an IP address identified?
Which portion of a class C address designates the network address?
What is the difference between subnetting and supernetting? Which
method uses a subnet mask that is longer than the default subnet mask?
What does the /14 mean in the following IP address: 199.78.11.12/14?
Video/Demo
Time
5.1.1 IP Addresses
18:08
5.1.3 Subnetting
16:08
Total
34:16
Lab/Activity
Configure IP Addresses
Total Time
About 70 minutes
43
Network+ Objectives
44
o
o
o
o
o
o
List of requirements
Cable length
Device types/requirements
Environment limitations
Equipment limitations
Compatibility requirements
Video/Demo
5.2.1 IP Address Assignment
Time
11:00
5.2.2 APIPA
3:44
5:31
7:46
Total
28:01
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 45 minutes
45
46
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
Time
5.3.1 DNS
13:46
19:31
Total
33:17
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 45 minutes
47
Scope
Metric
Routing update method
Classful or classless
48
Network+ Objectives
When would you configure both static and dynamic routing on the same
router?
Which type of route is preferred, one with a higher metric or one with a
lower metric?
Why is the hop count sometimes an unreliable metric for choosing the
best path to a destination network?
What is the state of routing tables before convergence is reached? Why
might this cause communication problems in a network?
How does the link state method differ from the distance vector method?
What is the difference between RIP and RIPv2? Why is this important in
today's networks?
Which routing protocol is typically used within an ISP? Which protocol is
used on the Internet?
49
Video/Demo
Time
5.4.1 Routing
11:19
16:23
9:01
19:08
55:51
Total Time
About 80 minutes
50
Network+ Objectives
51
Video/Demo
5.5.1 Network Address Translation (NAT)
Time
13:23
3:09
3:26
Total
19:58
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 35 minutes
52
Network+ Objectives
53
Video/Demo
Time
5.6.1 IP version 6
16:02
20:35
Total
36:37
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 50 minutes
54
Multicasting
Unicasting
Broadcasting
Network+ Objectives
55
Video/Demo
5.7.1 Multicast
Time
8:16
Total Time
About 15 minutes
56
Network+ Objectives
57
Video/Demo
5.8.1 Voice over IP (VoIP)
Time
7:17
Lab/Activity
Configure VoIP 1
Configure VoIP 2
Configure VoIP 3
Total Time
About 30 minutes
58
Components of virtualization:
o Physical machine
o Hypervisor
o Virtual machine
o Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
Types of virtualization:
o Full
o Partial
o Paravirtualization
Ways to implement virtualization
o Virtual servers
o Virtual desktops
o Virtual networks
o Offsite virtual networks
o Network as a Service (NaaS)
Network+ Objectives
What is the relationship between the host and the guest operating
systems?
What is the function of the hypervisor?
What are the differences between a virtual machine and virtual hard disk?
59
Video/Demo
5.9.1 Virtual Overview
Time
15:01
8:01
7:28
Total
30:30
Total Time
About 40 minutes
60
Signaling methods
o Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
o Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Topology
o Ad hoc
o Infrastructure
Media access
Devices
o Wireless NIC
o Wireless access point (AP)
o Wireless bridge
61
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
Time
7:29
9:41
Total
17:10
Time
About 25 minutes
62
Students will learn the following about Infrared (IR) wireless networking:
63
Network+ Objectives
64
Video/Demo
6.2.1 802.11 Wireless Standards
6.2.6 Infrared and Bluetooth
Total
Time
15:23
4:50
20:13
Total Time
About 35 minutes
65
Authentication methods
o Open
o Shared key
o 802.1x
Security standards for wireless networking
o Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
o Wi-Fi Protect Access (WPA)
o Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) or 802.11i
Security best practices to implement
o Change the administrator account name and password
o Change SSID from defaults
o Update the firmware
o Enable the firewall on the access point
o Disable DHCP
o Enable MAC address filtering
Security attacks that wireless networks are vulnerable to:
o Rogue access point
o Data emanation
o Packet sniffing
o Initialization Vector (IV) attack
o Interference
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
o Bluetooth
Bluejacking
Bluesnarfing
Bluebugging
66
Network+ Objectives
67
Video/Demo
Time
11:05
13:28
Total
24:33
Total Time
About 40 minutes
68
Network+ Objectives
69
You are configuring a wireless network with multiple access points. When
configuring the channel and the SSID, which value should match on all
access points, and which should be different?
When might you configure an access point to not use encryption?
You have a device that supports only WEP. What could you possibly do to
enable it to use WPA?
What is the effect of decreasing the beacon interval on wireless traffic?
How does increasing the beacon interval affect the ability of clients to
connect to the wireless network?
Video/Demo
Time
9:16
10:15
Total
19:31
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 50 minutes
70
71
What is the optical carrier specification base rate? Why is the base rate
significant?
What are the differences between T1 and T3? E1 and E3? J1 and J3?
With WAN technologies, what is a channel and how is it important?
What is the difference between a packet switched network and a circuit
switched network?
What are the two parts of a CSU/DSU and what functions do each
perform?
Which WAN technology uses fixed-length cells?
Which WAN technology is a transport technology for carrying signals over
fiber optic cables?
Which WAN technology can be implemented over regular telephone lines?
How does MPLS add labels to packets? What are these labels used for?
72
Video/Demo
7.1.1 WAN Technologies
Time
12:49
6:29
15:12
Total
33:30
Total Time
About 60 minutes
73
Select and install components to connect to the Internet through the PSTN
using dial-up and DSL.
Configure a dial-up connection.
Network+ Objectives
74
DSL
Cellular
WiMAX
o Properties
Speed
Transmission media
Distance
Lecture Focus Questions:
Video/Demo
7.2.1 Traditional Internet Connectivity
7.2.2 Mobile Internet Connectivity
7.2.3 Fiber and Power Line Internet Connectivity
Total
Time
20:22
9:56
10:44
41:02
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 65 minutes
75
Physical connection
Connection parameters
o Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
o PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Authentication
o Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
o Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (MSCHAP)
o Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
Authorization
Accounting
Common AAA server solutions:
o Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
o Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus
(TACACS+)
Network+ Objectives
76
o Environment limitations
o Equipment limitations
o Compatibility requirements
5.2 Explain the methods of network access security
o Remote access
RAS
PPPoE
PPP
5.3 Explain methods of user authentication
o AAA
RADIUS
TACACS+
o CHAP
o MS-CHAP
o EAP
Video/Demo
7.3.1 Remote Access
7.3.3 Configuring a Remote Access Server
7.3.4 Creating a Remote Access Connection
7.3.6 Configuring a RADIUS Solution
Total
Time
21:35
9:31
10:01
6:52
47:59
Total Time
About 65 minutes
77
Network+ Objectives
78
FTP bounce
o Mitigation techniques
Training and awareness
Patch management
Policies and procedures
Incident response
Lecture Focus Questions:
Video/Demo
8.1.1 Network Threats
8.1.2 Social Engineering
Total
Time
16:09
8:25
24:34
Total Time
About 50 minutes
79
Network-based firewall
Host-based firewall
Filtering rules (also called access control lists (ACLs))
Firewall types
o Packet filtering firewall
o Circuit-level proxy
o Application level gateway
Zones used with firewalls
Demilitarized zone (DMZ) configurations
Characteristics of network ports
ICANN categories for ports:
o Well known ports
o Registered ports
o Dynamic ports (also called private or high)
Well known ports that correspond to common Internet services
80
Network+ Objectives
81
Video/Demo
8.2.1 Firewalls
8.2.4 Configuring Windows Firewall
Total
Time
15:47
3:50
19:37
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 60 minutes
82
Network+ Objectives
83
SSL VPN
VPN
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
Site-to-site and client-to-site
Video/Demo
Time
10:16
12:47
Total
23:03
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 40 minutes
84
Network+ Objectives
85
Video/Demo
8.4.1 Switch Security
8.4.2 Configuring VLANs
Total
Time
13:01
4:35
17:36
Lab/Activity
Exploring VLANs
Total Time
About 40 minutes
86
87
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
Time
8.5.1 Authentication
11:19
14:05
7:02
32:26
88
Total Time
About 55 minutes
89
Secure protocols
o Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
o Transport Layer Security (TLS)
o Secure Shell (SSH)
Comparison of unsecure and secure protocols:
Network+ Objectives
90
Video/Demo
Time
4:50
5:23
Total
10:13
Total Time
About 20 minutes
91
Response capability
o Passive IDS
o Active IDS
Recognition method
o Signature recognition
o Anomaly recognition
Detection scope
o Host-based IDS
o Network-based IDS
Network tools to monitor a network for threats include:
o Packet sniffer
o Port scanner
o Security scanning software
o Up to date patches for operating systems and application
o System logs
o Firewall logs
Fake resources to protect servers and networks:
o Honeypot
o Honeynet
o Tarpit
Tools to monitor the vulnerability of systems:
o Vulnerability scanner
o Ping scanner
o Port scanner
o Network mapper
o Password cracker
o Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language (OVAL)
92
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
Time
6:03
4:54
Total
10:57
Lab/Activity
93
Total Time
About 30 minutes
94
Policies
Regulations
Procedures
Network diagrams
Wiring schematics
Configurations
Change/job logs
Baselines
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
9.1.1 Documentation
2012 TestOut Corporation (Rev 4/12)
LabSim Network Pro
Time
7:11
95
Total Time
About 20 minutes
96
Manager
Agent
Management Information BASE (MIB)
Trap
Network+ Objectives
Video/Demo
9.2.1 Network Management
Time
5:03
Total Time
About 10 minutes
97
Terminal emulation
Remote desktop
Network+ Objectives
98
Video/Demo
Time
8:11
3:23
Total
11:34
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 20 minutes
99
Logs
Load tester
Throughput tester
Packet sniffer
Protocol Analyzer
Network+ Objectives
100
Why should you only enable logging for specific events you want to track?
After configuring system logging, what else must you do to take advantage
of the benefits of logging?
How does a load tester differ from a throughput tester?
What must you do to configure a packet sniffer to be able to see all frames
on a subnet?
Video/Demo
Time
7:12
3:07
4:23
12:21
27:03
Total Time
About 40 minutes
101
Ethernet bonding
Spanning tree
Load balancing
Caching engine
Quality of Service (QoS)
Traffic shaper
Multilayer switch/content switch
Common Address redundancy Protocol (CARP)
Collision domain
Broadcast domain
Membership within collision or broadcast domains differs depending on
the connection device used
Characteristics of connection devices:
o Router
o Switch
o Bridge
Guidelines for connection devices
102
Network+ Objectives
1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI
model layers:
o Multilayer switch
1.4 Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching:
o Spanning Tree Protocol
o Broadcast domain vs. collision domain
2.1 Given a scenario, install and configure routers and switches:
o QoS
3.7 Compare and contrast different LAN technologies:
o Properties
Broadcast
Bonding
4.1 Explain the purpose and features of various network appliances:
o Load balancer
o Proxy server
o Content filter
4.6 Explain different methods and rationales for network performance
optimization:
o Methods
QoS
Traffic shaping
Load balancing
High availability
Caching engines
Fault tolerance
CARP
o Reasons
Latency sensitivity
High bandwidth applications
VoIP
Video applications
Unified communications
Uptime
What feature would you use to configure a device with two connections to
the same network?
What is the purpose of spanning tree in a switched network?
How does spanning tree compare to Ethernet bonding?
Why doesn't spanning tree provide improved performance?
How does a caching server improve network performance?
When should Quality of Service (QoS) be a major concern on your
network?
103
Video/Demo
Time
9.5.1 Optimization
15:28
11:54
Total
27:22
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 60 minutes
104
Tools that can be used to perform the following tasks when troubleshooting
network problems include:
105
Network+ Objectives
106
o Nbtstat
o Netstat
o Route
Lecture Focus Questions:
Video/Demo
Time
7:09
9:41
Total
16:50
Total Time
About 30 minutes
107
Network+ Objectives
108
What might it tell you if all hosts in your network had the same problem
when communicating with another host in another network?
What types of problems might you encounter if the default gateway router
were down?
What types of problems might you encounter if a single router in an
internetwork were down?
What additional information does the traceroute command give you over
the ping command?
Video/Demo
10.2.1 Troubleshooting Network Issues
10.2.2 Using Ping and Traceroute
Total
Time
8:52
12:52
21:44
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 30 minutes
109
110
Network+ Objectives
111
o
o
o
o
o
o
Toner probe
Loopback plug
TDR
OTDR
Multimeter
Environmental monitor
Video/Demo
Time
8:38
6:53
19:39
17:48
Total
52:58
Lab/Activity
112
Total Time
About 110 minutes
113
Static IP configuration
DHCP configuration
Rogue DHCP server
Incorrectly configured DHCP server
APIPA configuration
Alternate configuration
arp -a
netstat
netstat -a
netstat -r
netstat -s
nbstat -c
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Video/Demo
10.4.1 Troubleshooting IP Configuration
Time
11:36
7:43
3:24
12:07
34:50
Lab/Activity
Explore IP Configuration
Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 1
Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 2
Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 3
Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 4
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Total Time
About 85 minutes
116
Network+ Objectives
117
Video/Demo
10.5.1 Troubleshooting Name Resolution
10.5.3 Using nslookup and dig
Total
Time
1:54
10:34
12:28
Total Time
About 25 minutes
118
Collisions
Duplex mismatch
Slow link speed
Switching loop
Broadcast storm
Incorrect VLAN membership
Frame errors
Network+ Objectives
119
Video/Demo
10.6.1 Switch Troubleshooting
Time
10:43
Total Time
About 20 minutes
120
Network+ Objectives
How is it possible for all hosts on a subnet to be configured with the wrong
default gateway address?
What is the format for the default route entry in a routing table? What
purpose does the default route serve?
What are the symptoms of a routing loop? How can you identify a routing
loop?
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Video/Demo
Time
11:21
8:52
Total
20:13
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 50 minutes
122
Wireless switch
Incorrect configuration
Range and obstructions
Channel interference
Atmospheric and EMI conditions
AP placement
Antennae orientation
Latency
Network+ Objectives
123
Video/Demo
Time
9:46
20:13
Lab/Activity
Total Time
About 60 minutes
124
Practice Exams
Summary
This section provides information to help prepare students to take the exam and
to register for the exam.
Students will also have the opportunity of testing their mastery of the concepts
presented in this course to reaffirm that they are ready for the certification exam.
For example, all questions that apply to Objective 1.0: Cables and Connectors
are grouped together and presented in practice exam Network Pro Domain 1:
Cable and Connectors. The following practice exams are available:
Network Pro Practice Exams
Network Pro Domain 1: Cables and Connectors (4 simulation questions)
Network Pro Domain 2: Wired Networking (5 simulation questions)
Network Pro Domain 3: Wireless Networking (4 simulation questions)
Network Pro Domain 4: Network Connection Configuration (5 simulation
questions)
Network Pro Domain 5: Network Services (2 simulation questions)
Network Pro Domain 6: Network Security (3 simulation questions)
Network Pro Domain 7: Network Management (3 simulation questions)
Network Pro Domain 8: Network Troubleshooting (6 simulation questions)
Network Pro Certification Practice Exam (19 simulation questions)
The questions in the Network Pro practice exams above are simulations that are
used to evaluate the students ability to perform required tasks. These individual
questions will take longer for the students to perform than the individual
questions in the Network+ practice exams below.
Network+ Practice Exams
Network+ Domain 1: Network Concepts (167 questions)
Network+ Domain 2: Network Installation and Configuration (45 questions)
Network+ Domain 3: Network Media and Topologies (146 questions)
Network+ Domain 4: Network Management (83 questions)
Network+ Domain 5: Network Security, All Questions (100 questions)
Network+ Certification Practice Exam (100 questions)
The Certification Practice Exams consist of questions that are randomly selected
from the above practice exams for the corresponding exam. Each time the
Certification Practice Exam is accessed different questions may be presented.
The Certification Practice Exams have a time limit of 90 minutes -- just like the
real certification exam. A passing score should verify that the student has
mastered the concepts and is ready to take the real certification exam. The
passing score is displayed on the introduction screen of the certification exams.
2012 TestOut Corporation (Rev 4/12)
LabSim Network Pro
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Video/demo times
Approximate time to read the text lesson (the length of each text lesson is
taken into consideration)
Simulations (5 minutes assigned per simulation)
Questions (1 minute per question)
Sections
Time
Minute HR:MM
0.0 Introduction
0.1 Course Introduction
0.2 Using the Simulator
5
30
35
:35
40
30
40
25
45
180
3:00
20
20
30
70
140
2:20
35
35
25
95
1:35
126
4.0 Ethernet
4.1 Ethernet
4.2 Ethernet Specifications
4.3 Connecting Network Devices
25
40
35
100
1:40
70
45
45
80
35
50
15
30
40
410
6:50
25
35
40
50
150
2:30
60
65
65
190
3:10
50
60
40
40
55
20
30
295
4:55
20
10
20
40
60
150
2:30
127
10.0 Troubleshooting
10.1 Troubleshooting Overview
10.2 Troubleshooting Network Communication
10.3 Troubleshooting Physical Connectivity
10.4 Troubleshooting IP Configuration
10.5 Troubleshooting Name Resolution
10.6 Troubleshooting Switching
10.7 Troubleshooting Routing
10.8 Troubleshooting Wireless
30
30
110
85
25
20
50
60
410
6:50
250
4:10
641
10:41
3011
50:11
Practice Exams
Network Pro Practice Exams
Domain 1: Cables and Connectors (4 questions)
Domain 2: Wired Networking (5 questions)
Domain 3: Wireless Networking (4 questions)
Domain 4: Network Connection Configuration
(5 questions)
Domain 5: Network Services (2 questions)
Domain 6: Network Security (3 questions)
Domain 7: Network Management (3 questions)
Domain 8: Network Troubleshooting (6 ques.)
Network Pro Certification Practice Exam
20
25
20
25
10
15
15
30
90
167
45
146
83
100
100
Total
Time
128