Networking Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, Study Guide
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Networking Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, Study Guide
- Front Matter
- Chapter Review
- 1 - Introduction to Networking
- 2 - Network Media—Copper-Core Cable
- 3 - Fiber-Optic Cable
- 4 - Wireless Technology
- 5 - Digital Encoding and Data Transmission
- 6 - Network Operating Systems and Network Communication
- 7 - Microsoft Network Operating Systems
- 8 - Unix/Linux Operating Systems
- 9 - Introduction to Servers
- 10 - TCP/IP Fundamentals
- 11 - Subnetting
- 12 - Additional Transmission Modalities
- 13 - Web Servers and Services
- 14 - Remote Access and Long-Distance Communication
- 15 - Network Security
- 16 - Maintaining the Network
- 17 - Fundamentals of Troubleshooting a Network
- 18 - Designing and Installing a New Network
- CompTIA NETWORK+ REFERENCE
- Instructions for Using the CompTIA Network+ Reference Guide
- 1.1A - Protocol Purposes
- 1.1B - Port Numbers
- 1.1C - Protocol Types
- 1.1D - Connection-Oriented vs. Connectionless Protocols
- 1.2A - OSI Model
- 1.2B - Application Layer
- 1.2C - Presentation Layer
- 1.2D - Session Layer
- 1.2E - Transport Layer
- 1.2F - Network Layer
- 1.2G - Data Link Layer
- 1.2H - Physical Layer
- 1.3A - CSMA/CD
- 1.3B - CSMA/CA
- 1.3C - Collision Domain
- 1.3D - Protocol Data Unit
- 1.3E - MTU
- 1.3F - Broadcast, Multicast, Unicast, Anycast
- 1.3G - VLAN
- 1.3H - Trunking
- 1.3I - Tagging and Untagging Ports
- 1.3J - Port Mirroring
- 1.3K - Spanning Tree Protocol
- 1.3L - Switch Loops
- 1.3M - PoE
- 1.3N - DMZ
- 1.3O - MAC Table
- 1.3P - Common IPv4 and IPv6 Routing Protocols
- 1.3Q - Routing Types
- 1.3R - IPv6 Addressing
- 1.3S - IPv6 Concepts
- 1.3T - QoS, DiffServ, and CoS
- 1.3U - NAT/PAT
- 1.3V - Packet and Circuit Switching
- 1.4A - Public and Reserved IP Addresses
- 1.4B - Loopback Address
- 1.4C - Default Gateway
- 1.4D - Subnet Mask
- 1.4E - Classful IPv4 Addresses
- 1.4F - Classless IPv6 Addresses
- 1.4G - Address Assignments
- 1.5A - Wired Topologies
- 1.5B - Wireless Topologies
- 1.5C - Network Classifications
- 1.5D - Wireless Technologies
- 1.6A - 802.11 Standard
- 1.6B - Cellular Technology
- 1.6C - Channel Bonding
- 1.6D - MIMO
- 1.6E - Directional/Omni-Directional
- 1.6F - Site Surveys
- 1.7A - Cloud Service Types
- 1.7B - Cloud Delivery Models
- 1.7C - Cloud Connectivity and Security Methods
- 1.8A - DNS Hierarchy
- 1.8B - DNS Record Types
- 1.8C - DHCP Service
- 2.1A - Twisted-Pair Cable
- 2.1B - Twisted-Pair Categories
- 2.1C - Coaxial Cable
- 2.1D - Coaxial Cable Classifications
- 2.1E - Fiber-Optic Cable
- 2.1F - Single-Mode and Multimode
- 2.1G - Network Connector Types
- 2.1H - Plenum-Rated Cables
- 2.1I - Patch Panel
- 2.1J - 66 and 110 Block
- 2.1K - Fiber-Distribution Panel
- 2.1L - TIA/EIA 568A and 568B
- 2.1M - Straight-Through, Crossover, and Rollover
- 2.1N - 802.3 Copper-Cable Standards
- 2.1O - 802.3 Fiber-Optic Standards
- 2.2A - Firewall
- 2.2B - Router
- 2.2C - Switch
- 2.2D - Hub
- 2.2E - Bridge
- 2.2F - Modems
- 2.2G - Wireless Access Point
- 2.2H - Media Converter
- 2.2I - Wireless Range Extender
- 2.2J - VoIP Endpoint
- 2.3A - Advanced Networking Devices
- 2.3B - Multilayer Switch
- 2.3C - Wireless Controller
- 2.3D - Load Balancer
- 2.3E - IDS/IPS
- 2.3F - Proxy Server
- 2.3G - VPN Concentrator
- 2.3H - AAA
- 2.3I - RADIUS
- 2.4A - Virtual Networking Components
- 2.4B - Network Storage Types (NAS and SAN)
- 2.4C - Fibre Channel
- 2.4D - InfiniBand
- 2.4E - iSCSI
- 2.4F - Jumbo Frame
- 2.5A - WAN Technology Types
- 2.5B - ISDN
- 2.5C - T-Carrier
- 2.5D - SONET
- 2.5E - DSL
- 2.5F - Metropolitan Ethernet
- 2.5G - Cable Broadband
- 2.5H - Dial-Up Networking
- 2.5I - Satellite
- 2.5J - MPLS
- 2.5K - ATM
- 2.5L - Frame Relay
- 2.5M - PPPoE
- 2.5N - PPP
- 2.5O - Demarcation Point
- 2.5P - CSU/DSU
- 3.1A - Diagram Symbols
- 3.1B - Documentation and Diagrams
- 3.1C - Baselines
- 3.2A - Fault Tolerance
- 3.2B - Disaster Recovery
- 3.2C - Disaster Recovery Concepts
- 3.3A - Scanning, Monitoring, and Patching Processes
- 3.3B - SNMP Monitors
- 3.3C - Metrics
- 3.4A - VPN
- 3.4B - IPSec
- 3.4C - SSL/TLS
- 3.4D - RDP
- 3.4E - SSH
- 3.4F - VNC
- 3.4G - Telnet
- 3.4H - HTTPS
- 3.4I - FTP/TFTP/SFTP
- 3.5A - Policies and Best Practices
- 4.1A - Intrusion Detection Systems
- 4.1B - Intrusion Prevention Systems
- 4.2A - Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting
- 4.2B - RADIUS
- 4.2C - TACACS+
- 4.2D - Multifactor Authentication
- 4.2E - 802.1x
- 4.2F - Port Security
- 4.2G - MAC Filter
- 4.2H - Captive Portal
- 4.3A - Securing a Wireless Network
- 4.3B - Geofencing
- 4.4A - Common Networking Attacks
- 4.5A - Network Device Hardening
- 4.6A - Mitigation Techniques
- 5.1A - Network Troubleshooting Methodology
- 5.1B - Identify the Problem
- 5.1C - Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
- 5.1D - Test the Theory
- 5.1E - Establish a Plan of Action
- 5.1F - Implement the Solution
- 5.1G - Verify Full System Functionality
- 5.1H- Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
- 5.2A - Hardware Tools
- 5.2B - Software Tools
- 5.2C - Command-Line Utilities
- 5.3A - Troubleshooting Common Wired Connectivity and Performance Issues
- 5.4A - Troubleshooting Common Wireless Connectivity and Performance Issues
- 5.5A - Troubleshooting Common Network Service Issues