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Provided by: Serebra Learning Corporation Network+ Part 1: Media and TopologiesCompTIA Network+ |
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Training
Provided by Serebra Learning Corporation
The is the first course in a three part series on the Network+ curriculum which begins with an introduction to networking. It covers network topologies and transmission media and standards. It also covers Connectivity devices for both network and remote access.
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Network+ Part 1: Media and Topologies
Serebra Learning Corporation 119 - 7565 132nd Street Surrey BC V3W 1K5 Canada
Audience
The intended audience for this course includes experienced end users a novice to moderate level of experience in the installation support and troubleshooting of computer networks. A+ certification would be helpful but not required prior to this course. This course is mapped to the CompTIA Network+ certification program and prepares learners for exam N10-002.
Objective
- Sequence the stages in the evolution of computer networking.
- Match the computer network components with their functions.
- Identify uses of computer networks for companies and individuals.
- Match network connectivity devices with their functions.
- Identify the features and functions of Network Interface Cards (NICs).
- Identify functions and features of hubs.
Topics Include
Unit 1: Topologies Standards and Media
- Sequence the stages in the evolution of computer networking.
- Match the computer network components with their functions.
- Identify uses of computer networks for companies and individuals.
- Identify differences between a LAN and a WAN based on geographical size.
- Identify features of point-to-point and multipoint connections.
- Identify features of the physical bus topology.
- Identify features of the physical ring topology.
- Identify features of the physical star topology.
- Identify features of mesh topology.
- Identify features of the physical cellular topology.
- Identify specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard.
- Identify the specifications of the IEEE 802.11b Wireless standard.
- Match the categories of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with their specifications.
- Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet standard.
- Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard.
- Identify specifications of the IEEE 802.5 Token Ring standard.
- Identify the factors to be considered when selecting a cable medium for a network installation.
- Match the cable termination tools with their features.
- Identify features of radio transmission media.
- Identify features of terrestrial and satellite microwave transmission.
- Identify features of point-to-point and broadcast infrared transmission.
- Select the wireless medium that best suits a specific scenario.
- Match IEEE 802 working groups with their areas of interest.
- Identify specifications of the IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC) standard.
- Match the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard with the rules used to implement them.
- Match the coaxial cable types with their specifications.
- Identify types of fiber optic cables.
- Identify the specifications of the Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) standard.
Unit 2: Connectivity Devices
- Match network connectivity devices with their functions.
- Identify the features and functions of Network Interface Cards (NICs).
- Identify functions and features of hubs.
- Identify the functions and features of bridges.
- Identify the functions and features of switches.
- Identify the functions and features of routers.
- Identify the functions and features of gateways.
- Identify the functions and features of Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicators.
- Identify the features of modems.
- Identify the features of a Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU).
- Identify the functions of wireless access points (WAPs).
Duration
7
Minimum Requirements
The CDROM version of this course requires:
- At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
- At least 8MB RAM.
- At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
- At least a double speed CDROM drive.
- An MPC compliant sound card with attached speakers or headphones is recommended (Currently only the CDROM version supports audio).
- At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
- At least 8MB RAM and 22MB available hard disk space or file server space.
- At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
Media
CDROM
Serebra Learning Corporation 119 - 7565 132nd Street Surrey BC V3W 1K5 Canada
About The Training Provider: Serebra Learning Corporation
Serebra Learning Corporation - Serebra Learning Corporation provides technology-based training solutions through a combination of Cortex, its proprietary learning management system (LMS), and a curriculum catalog with over 1, 825 current courseware titles. Founded in 1987 (as FirstClass Systems, with a name change to Serebra in 2001), Serebra has over sixteen years" experience delivering e-learning solutions to both...
