CompTIA

Network+
Guide to
Networks,
Ninth Edition

Module 1: Introduction to Networking

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t be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Distinguish between peer-to-peer and client-server networks

2. Identify types of applications and protocols used on a network

3. Describe various networking hardware devices and the most common physical topologies

4. Describe the seven layers of the OSI model

5. Explain best practices for safety when working with networks and computers

6. Describe the seven-step troubleshooting model for troubleshooting network problems

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Network+
Guide to
Networks,
Ninth Edition

Module 2: Infrastructure and Documentation

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t be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Describe the roles of various network and cabling equipment in commercial buildings and
work areas

2. Maintain network documentation

3. Manage changes made to a network

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Network+
Guide to
Networks,
Ninth Edition

Module 3: Addressing

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t be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Work with MAC addresses

2. Configure TCP/IP settings on a computer, including IP address, subnet mask, default

3. Identify the ports of several common network protocols

4. Describe domain names and the name resolution process

5. Use command-line tools to troubleshoot common network problems

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copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
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Network+
Guide to
Networks,
Ninth Edition

Module 4: Protocols

Jill West, CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 9th Edition. © 2022 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May no
t be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Describe the functions of core TCP/IP protocols

2. Identify how each protocol’s information is formatted in a TCP/IP message

3. Secure network connections using encryption protocols

4. Configure remote access connections between devices

5. Employ various TCP/IP utilities for network discovery and troubleshooting

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copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
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Network+
Guide to
Networks,
Ninth Edition

Module 5: Cabling

Jill West, CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 9th Edition. © 2022 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May no
t be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Explain basic data transmission concepts, including frequency, bandwidth, throughput,

2. Describe the physical characteristics of and official standards for coaxial cable, twinaxial
cable, twisted-pair cable, fiber-optic cable, and their related connectors

3. Compare the benefits and limitations of various networking media

4. Select and use the appropriate tool to troubleshoot common cable problems

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Network+
Guide to
Networks,
Ninth Edition

Module 6: Wireless Networking

Jill West, CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 9th Edition. © 2022 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May no
t be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Describe characteristics of wireless transmissions

2. Explain 802.11 standards and innovations

3. Plan a Wi-Fi network

4. Secure a Wi-Fi network

5. Troubleshoot a Wi-Fi network

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copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.