NETWORK +
Elements of this syllabus are subject
to change.
Course Description
The CompTIA Network+ certification is an
Key Data international industry credential that
validates the knowledge of networking
Course #: Network+ professionals with at least nine months of
Number of Days: 4-days experience in network support or
administration or adequate academic
Format: Instructor-Led training. A typical candidate would have
CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent
knowledge, but this is not a prerequisite.
An accepted foundation-level, vendor-
neutral certification for networking
professionals, many IT certifications
Hilton integrate CompTIA Network+ into their
curriculums. There are approximately
Computer 135,000 CompTIA Network+ certified
professionals worldwide. The skills and
Strategies knowledge measured by this examination
were derived from an industry-wide job
6001 Savoy task analysis and validated through an
Suite 207 industry-wide survey of more than 2,500
Houston, TX 77036 participants.
713.782.6665 Duration:
800.324.7415 4-days Instructor-led
713.782.0630 fax
Prerequisites
www.hiltoncomputer.com It is recommended that students in the
Network+ course already have A+ cert. or
equivalent exp.
Course Objectives
• Understand basic network
structure, star, bus, mesh, ring
topologies
• Identify major network operating
systems and directory services
• Associate IPX, IP and NetBEUI with
their functions
• Define mirroring, duplexing,
stripping, volumes, tape backup
• Define layers of OSI model
• Recognize and describe
characteristics of networking media
and connectors
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• Identify basic attributes, purpose
and function of network elements 5. The OSI Transport Layer
• How network card is configured, 6. Upper Layers of the OSI Model
diagnostics, resolve hardware
resource conflicts 7. TCP/IP Fundamentals
• Identify hubs, MAUs, switching
hubs, repeaters, transceivers 8. The TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Utilities
• Describe data link layer concepts
• Explain routing and network layer 9. Implementing the Network
concepts
• Explain transport layer concepts 10. Security
• Demonstrate knowledge of TCP/IP
fundamentals 11. Implementing Remote Connectivity
• Demonstrate fundamental concepts
of TCP/IP addressing 12. Maintaining the Network
• Demonstrate knowledge of TCP/IP
configuration concepts 13. Troubleshooting the Network
• Explain when to use TCP/IP utilities
to test, validate and IP connectivity
• Explain remote connectivity
concepts
• Specify elements of dial-up
networking
• Identify good practices to ensure
network security
• Demonstrate awareness to
administrative accounts prior to
network implementation
• Explain impact of environmental
factors on computer networks
• Recognize common peripheral ports,
external SCSI, common network
componentry
• Demonstrate awareness of
compatibility and cabling issues
• Demonstrate documentation of
current status and configuration of
workstation
Audience
The Network+ certification is targeted at
networking technicians with 18-24 months
experience in the IT industry.
Course Outline
1. Basic Network Knowledge
2. The Physical Layer
3. The OSI Data Link Layer
4. The OSI Network Layer
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