Bestselling author Todd Lammle thoroughly covers this first revision of the CompTIA Network+ exam since 2005. Using his one-of-a-kind conversational style, Todd gives you clear and concise information on crucial networking topics through practical examples and insights drawn from his real-world experience.

Bestselling author Todd Lammle thoroughly covers this first revision of the CompTIA Network+ exam since 2005. Using his one-of-a-kind conversational style, Todd gives you clear and concise information on crucial networking topics through practical examples and insights drawn from his real-world experience. This Study Guide thoroughly covers all exam objectives for the CompTIA Network+ exam (N10-004), including key topics such as network technologies, media and topologies, devices, management, tools, and security. Along with the book you get a CD-ROM featuring a custom test engine with chapter review questions, two practice exams, flashcards, and the book as a searchable PDF. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

Introduction. Assessment Test. Chapter 1 Introduction to Networks. Chapter 2 The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications. Chapter 3 Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards. Chapter 4 The Current Ethernet Specifications. Chapter 5 Networking Devices. Chapter 6 Introduction to Internet Protocol (IP). Chapter 7 IP Addressing. Chapter 8 IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT. Chapter 9 Introduction to IP Routing. Chapter 10 Routing Protocols. Chapter 11 Switching and Virtual LANs (VLANs). Chapter 12 Wireless Technologies. Chapter 13 Authentication and Access Control. Chapter 14 Network Threats and Mitigation. Chapter 15 Physical and Hardware Security. Chapter 16 Wide Area Networks. Chapter 17 Command-Line Tools. Chapter 18 Software and Hardware Tools. Chapter 19 Network Troubleshooting. Chapter 20 Management, Monitoring, and Optimization. Appendix A Subnetting Class A. Appendix B About the Companion CD. Glossary. Index.