CompTIA Network+ 2012: Networking Concepts Part 1

Overview/Description
Networks are the basic interconnections for all computers from home computer systems to multinational businesses to the Internet. In order to understand how networks function, you need to start at the beginning and learn the fundamental building blocks of networks and how data travels from one point to another. This course introduces the basic concepts of networking, including network models, such as the OSI model and the TCP/IP model and the protocols and applications that function within these models. This course also explains the basics of routing and switching operations. This course prepares the learner for the CompTIA Network+ 2012 certification exam N10-005. Network+ is sometimes referred to as N+ or Net+.

Target Audience
The audience for CompTIA Network+ 2012 training will comprise IT personnel with at least nine to 12 months of IT networking experience. Good computer literacy along with a sound technical acumen should be present. This learning path is also suitable for students looking to acquire job skills, and to be trained specifically to pass the associated CompTIA Network+ (2012 Edition) certification exam. It is recommended, but not required, that candidates for the CompTIA Network+ 2012 exam obtain the CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge.

Prerequisites
nine to 12 months of IT networking experience

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Network+ 2012: Networking Concepts Part 1

match the layers of the OSI model with their correct descriptions

describe the data encapsulation process

match the layers of the TCP/IP model with their correct descriptions

compare the OSI and TCP/IP models

identify application, devices, and protocols and describe how they relate to the OSI model

recognize the benefits of encryption devices

recognize the steps in the encapsulation process

compare the layers of the OSI model to the layers of the TCP/IP model

recognize the similarities between postal delivery and the IP communications process

describe the features of IP addressing

recognize how to subnet a network in a given scenario

describe Classless Inter-Domain Routing

identify the features of link state routing

distinguish between EGP and IGP

describe distance vector and link state routing protocols

define the types of switches and recognize the services a switch provides

match the features of IP addressing with their correct descriptions

recognize how to subnet a network address

recognize routing and switching concepts