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There are a variety of devices that are used on a network. Depending on the design and requirements of the network, the choice of devices put in place will vary. Some devices, such as routers and switches, will be found on almost every network, while other devices, such as wireless access points and content switches, are more specialized and will only be present if the needs of the network mandate them. This course describes network devices from the user level, which includes network interface cards, firewalls, and modems, to network level devices, such as routers, switches, and bridges. It also explains the logical operation of these devices and introduces some of the more specialized hardware and software that might be found in networks. This course maps to CompTIA's Network+ (2009) exam objectives for installing, configuring, and differentiating between common network devices. It also covers identifying the functions of specialized network devices and explaining the advanced features of a switch.
Target Audience
The audience for CompTIA Network+ 2009 training will comprise IT personnel with at least 9 months IT networking experience. Good computer literacy along with a sound technical acumen should be present. Students looking to acquire job skills, and to be trained specifically to pass the associated CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification exam will want to study this learning path.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectivesrecognize the function of NICs, hubs, modems, and transceivers
recognize the key considerations when using a DHCP server
recognize the functions of different firewall technologies
distinguish between network-level devices
recognize the function of wireless access points
recognize how switching works in VLANs
recognize key aspects relating to advanced switch use
recognize when the use of different specialized network devices are appropriate
determine the type of switching needed in a network
select specialized network devices
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cs_ctnt_a03_it_enus
CompTIA Network+ 2009: Network Devices
Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Overview/Description
There are a variety of devices that are used on a network. Depending on the design and requirements of the network, the choice of devices put in place will vary. Some devices, such as routers and switches, will be found on almost every network, while other devices, such as wireless access points and content switches, are more specialized and will only be present if the needs of the network mandate them. This course describes network devices from the user level, which includes network interface cards, firewalls, and modems, to network level devices, such as routers, switches, and bridges. It also explains the logical operation of these devices and introduces some of the more specialized hardware and software that might be found in networks. This course maps to CompTIA's Network+ (2009) exam objectives for installing, configuring, and differentiating between common network devices. It also covers identifying the functions of specialized network devices and explaining the advanced features of a switch.
Target Audience
The audience for CompTIA Network+ 2009 training will comprise IT personnel with at least 9 months IT networking experience. Good computer literacy along with a sound technical acumen should be present. Students looking to acquire job skills, and to be trained specifically to pass the associated CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification exam will want to study this learning path.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives
CompTIA Network+ 2009: Network Devices
cs_ctnt_a03_it_enus
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