Networking Essentials: CompTIA Network Plus N10-006 Exam Pre

Name: Networking Essentials: CompTIA Network Plus N10-006 Exam Pre
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The critical knowledge and skills that all techs need to effectively build and troubleshoot networks and pass the CompTI

Created byBigger Brains

Last updated 1/2023

English

What you'll learn

Describe the structure of an IPv4 address
Explain the purpose of a subnet mask
Discuss the three main types of wireless security protocols
Explain the bottom-to-top and top-to-bottom OSI troubleshooting models

Course content

5 sections • 63 lectures • 12h 27m total length

Introduction3:49
Prepare to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam while building practical networking skills and confidence across a vendor-neutral, five-section curriculum covering network theory and architecture, operations, security, troubleshooting, and standards.
1-01 Networking Theory11:29
Define networks and devices, and summarize LAN, WAN, and MAN concepts. Explain WLAN, Bluetooth, NFC, SCADA, and the role of media nets and segmentation.
1-02 The OSI Model15:35
1-03 Topologies8:59
1-04 WAN part 114:46
Discover wide area network options from internet providers, including dial-up, ISDN, DSL, broadband cable, satellite, and Metro E, and how multiplexing, frequency division and time division, affect bandwidth and latency.
1-05 WAN part 220:43
1-06 Network Devices14:06
Learn about routers, switches, hubs, access points, and other devices, including MLS, firewalls, IDS/IPS, content filtering, packet shapers, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
1-07 Network Concepts part 116:19
Explore how data is encapsulated into TCAP segments, IP packets, and ethernet frames, then transmitted as bits across the OSI model, with multiplexing and collision handling.
1-08 Network Concepts part 214:27
Explain binary, hexadecimal, octal and decimal; baseband versus broadband; sampling size and wavelength; and CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA, jam signals, RTS/CTS, hidden node issues, and backoff in Ethernet and wireless networks.
1-09 Wired Connections18:25
1-10 Connectors part 113:43
1-11 Connectors part 215:56
1-12 Connectors part 311:27
1-13 Wireless Connections8:56
1-14 Network Access14:18
1-15 DHCP and DNS part 112:18
1-16 DHCP and DNS part 217:05
Master how DHCP assigns IP addresses, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS; explore hosts file resolution, DNS propagation, and dynamic DNS along with NAT, PAT, port forwarding, and proxies.
1-17 Addressing Schema part 116:12
1-18 Addressing Schema part 221:06
Explore ipv4 address exhaustion, private addresses, and nat with pat; compare ipv6 128-bit addressing, hex blocks, and address compression, plus multicast, anycast, slaac autoconfig, and dual-stack coexistence.
1-19 Routing Protocols16:31
1-20 Unified Communication Technologies8:25
1-21 Cloud and Virtualization part 18:24
1-22 Cloud and Virtualization part 210:48
1-23 Implementing a Network8:02
1-24 Ports and Protocols14:27

2-01 Monitoring Tools part 114:39
Explore network monitoring tools including packet sniffers, packet flow monitoring, port scanners, SNMP and MIB data, wireless survey analyzers, and temperature humidity and power monitoring to troubleshoot bottlenecks and security.
2-01 Monitoring Tools part 28:56
Explore how the CIS log server and SIEM tools aggregate logs from routers and devices, enabling data correlation and forensic analysis. Learn about environmental monitoring, wireless analyzers, and compliance logs.
2-03 Metrics and Reports10:24
Describe how to use reports, metrics, and baselines to identify bottlenecks, manage logs, and analyze utilization across networks to improve performance.
2-04 Configuration Management13:36
2-05 Network Segmentation11:24
2-06 Patches and Updates8:20
2-07 Switches and VLANs part 115:11
Discover how switches reduce collision and broadcast domains, build a MAC forward filter table, and forward frames by destination; learn VLAN fundamentals, static/dynamic assignment, and access/trunk ports.
2-08 Switches and VLANs part 211:45
Explore how VLAN tagging and trunking interconnect multiple switches and routers, tag frames with VLAN IDs, and use subnets and routing for inter-VLAN communication, plus port bonding and port mirroring.
2-09 Switches and VLANs part 312:07
2-10 Wireless Infrastructure part 113:56
2-11 Wireless infrastructure part 211:50

3-01 Areas of Risk11:00
Explore disaster recovery and business continuity to keep operations running after disasters. Learn about data breaches, single points of failure, and using vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to reduce risk.
3-02 Attack Vectors part 116:03
3-03 Attack Vectors part 213:10
Explore protocol abuse and DNS tunneling to bypass firewalls, and examine threats like session hijacking, land hopping, evil twin, rogue access points, wardriving, and social engineering in wireless networks.
3-04 Attack Vectors part 37:57
3-05 Network Hardening Techniques part 112:19
3-06 Network Hardening Techniques part 213:21
3-07 Physical Security6:35
3-08 Firewalls10:28
Explore the fundamentals of firewalls, including host-based and network-based types, stateless and stateful inspection, and key concepts like acls, dmz, and implicit deny.
3-09 Network Access Control10:46
3-10 Forensic Concepts11:33

4-01 Troubleshooting Methodologies13:50
4-02 Troubleshooting Tools, part 17:49
4-03 Troubleshooting Tools, part 28:24
Master essential network troubleshooting tools from line testers and cable certifiers to multimeters and toner probes, and use diagnostic sites, looking glass services, and analyzers to identify and resolve issues.
4-04 Troubleshooting Wireless Networks, part 110:48
4-05 Troubleshooting Wireless Networks, part 29:07
4-06 Troubleshooting Copper Cabling12:58
4-07 Troubleshooting Fiber Cabling7:08
Explore common fiber troubleshooting issues, including bend radius, dirty connectors, distance limits, and fiber type, wavelength, and connector mismatches, plus SFP/GBIC problems.
4-08 Troubleshooting Common Network Issues, part 111:45
4-09 Troubleshooting Common Network Issues, part 211:09
4-10 Troubleshooting Common Security Issues, part 17:13
4-11 Troubleshooting Common Security Issues, part 29:23
Identify and mitigate common security issues in networks by examining triple-A misconfigurations, backdoor access risks, ARP cache poisoning, banner grabbing, domain local groups, wireless jamming, and patch and malware management.
4-12 Troubleshooting WAN Issues8:34

5-01 Policies and Procedures9:01
Describe security policies, consent to monitoring clauses, and acceptable use policies. Identify standard business documents such as SLA, MOU, MSA, and SOW.
5-02 Safety Practices12:59
5-03 Installing and Configuring Equipment, part 19:40
5-04 Installing and Configuring Equipment, part 28:41
Optimize airflow by using properly ventilated data closets and racks, and label cables, ports, and workstations with consistent naming to simplify troubleshooting.
5-05 Change Management7:54

Requirements

This course, like the CompTIA Network+ Exam, assumes a level of experience with computer and network technology.
CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent work experience is highly recommended before taking this course

Description

The critical knowledge and skills that all techs need to effectively build and troubleshoot networks and pass the CompTIA Network Plus N10-006 exam.

Do you want to add a new certification to your resume? Are you looking to upgrade your networking skills? This course is designed to give an experienced Level 1 tech a good foundation in networking technologies, both for real world benefits and to pass the newest CompTIA Network Plus certification (Exam N10-006).

This course is written by Chip Reaves (founder of Computer Troubleshooters and Bigger Brains) and Harry Brelsford (founder of SMBnation and author of multiple IT books) and presented along with Emily Wilson (MSP & owner of Computer Troubleshooters Greensboro). These experts will walk you through each of the key areas of the certification exam, giving you both the technical explanations as well as the real-world applications of the concepts.

Topics covered include:

Network Devices
The OSI Model
WAN Technologies
Wired Connections & Cable Types
Wireless Connections
DHCP & DNS
IP Addressing Schemas (v4 & v6)
Unified Communication Technologies
Ports and Protocols
Subnetting
VLANs and Switch Configuration
Network Segmentation
Areas of Risk & Attack Vectors
Firewalls
Troubleshooting
Policies and Procedures

Over 12 hours of high-quality HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style!

Course Goal: By the end of this course, you will improve your network skills and technical confidence, and be prepared to take and pass the CompTIA Network Plus N10-006 exam.

Who this course is for:

Anyone looking to take the Network+ Exam N10-006, or who wants to improve their knowledge of advanced computer networks

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Network Architecture and Theory25 lectures • 5hr 36min

2 - Network Operations11 lectures • 2hr 12min

3 - Network Security10 lectures • 1hr 53min

4 - Troubleshooting12 lectures • 1hr 58min

5 - Industry Standards, Policies, and Practices5 lectures • 48min

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