• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Analysis of technologies for connecting computers and devices into networks.
  • Terminology and the major components of networks: architecture, topologies, hardware, connections, protocols, operations, administration, support, security and troubleshooting.
  • Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Wireless LANS and Virtual networks are also covered.
  • Follows the objectives of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Learning Objectives

  1. Compare and evaluate different methods of encryption to secure a wireless local area network.
  2. Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing.
  3. Compare WAN and WLAN technology types and their properties.
  4. Explain the methods of network access security and user authentication.
  5. Describe steps in troubleshooting a networking problem.
  6. Describe the objectives of the CompTIA Network+ Certification.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):