CompTIA Network +

CompTIA Network+ Module 1
Networking Concepts

• Introduction to Networks
• Physical Network Topologies
• Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
• Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
• Internetworking Models
• OSI Reference Model
• Introduction to Encapsulation
• Modulation Techniques

CompTIA Network+ Module 2
Networking Topologies and Ethernet Specifications

• Physical Media
• Cable Properties
• Wiring Standards
• Installing Wiring Distributions
• Network Basics
• Ethernet Basics
• Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
• Ethernet at the Physical Layer
• Ethernet over Other Standards

CompTIA Network+ Module 3
Networking Devices and Internet Protocol

• Common Network Connectivity Devices
• Specialized Devices
• Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network
• Switches and Bridges at the Data Link Layer
• Hubs at the Physical Layer
• Environmental Considerations
• Introducing TCP/IP
• TCP/IP and the DoD Model
• The Host-to-Host Layer Protocols
• The Internet Layer Protocols
• Data Encapsulation

CompTIA Network+ Module 4
IP Addressing, Subnetting and Troubleshooting

• IP Terminology
• The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
• IPv4 Address Types
• Internet Addressing
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
• Subnetting Basics
• Troubleshooting IP Addressing
• Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
• How NAT Works

CompTIA Network+ Module 5
IP Routing and Routing Protocols

• Routing Basics
• The IP Routing Process
• Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
• Static and Dynamic Routing
• Routing Protocol Basics
• Distance Vector Routing Protocols
• Link State Routing Protocols
• High Availability
• Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
• IPv6 Routing Protocols

CompTIA Network+ Module 6
Virtual LANs and Wireless Networking

• Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
• Switching Services
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Virtual LANs
• VLAN Trunking Protocol
• Introduction to Wireless Technology
• The 802.11 Standards
• Comparing 802.11 Standards
• Wireless Network Components
• Installing a Wireless Network

CompTIA Network+ Module 7
Remote Network Access and Network Availability

• Site-to-Site VPN
• Client-to-Site VPN
• Remote Desktop Connection
• Virtual Network Computing
• Jump Box/Host
• Performance Monitoring/Metrics/Sensors
• SNMP
• Protocol Analyzer/Packet Capture
• Flow Data
• Log Aggregation

CompTIA Network+ Module 8
Policies and Disaster Recovery

• Plans and Procedures
• Hardening and Security Policies
• Common Documentation
• IP Address Management
• Common Agreements
• Load Balancing
• Multipathing
• Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
• Facilities and Infrastructure Support
• Backups
• Testing

CompTIA Network+ Module 9
Data Center Architecture and Troubleshooting

• Cloud Computing
• Infrastructure as Code
• Software-Defined Networking
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Troubleshooting Steps
• Troubleshooting Tips

CompTIA Network+ Module 10
Network Tools, Commands and Security Concepts

• Software Tools
• Address Resolution Protocol
• Basic Networking Device Commands
• Common Security Terminology
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technology-Based Attacks
• Hardening Security
• Physical Security Concepts

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**