CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition

CompTIA’s Network+ certification is a globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam that has helped over 235,000 IT professionals reach further and higher in their careers. The 2009 Network+ exam (N10-004) is a major update with more focus on security and wireless aspects of networking. Our new study guide has been updated accordingly with focus on network, systems, and WAN security and complete coverage of today’s wireless networking standards. As always this companion covers the core Network+ material including basic design principles, management and operation of a network infrastructure, and testing tools. After reading this book not only will you be able to ace the exam but you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and install computer networks.

New to this edition are:

• Intensified focus on network security
• Two NEW practice exams to help eliminate test-day jitters
• Tiered chapter ending quesitons that allow gradual learning
• New to this edition in accordance with the newly revised exam is an intensified focus on network security
• Two NEW practice exams to help eliminate test-day jitters
• Tiered chapter ending questions that allow for graduated learning
• Covers everything from test taking techniques to advanced topics – keeping the beginner and intermediate IT professional in mind
• Layout of the guide parallels the Network+ N10-004 objectives for ease of study

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Network Fundamentals
Chapter 2. Network Media
Chapter 3. Network Devices
Chapter 4. Switching
Chapter 5. Wireless Networking
Chapter 6. The OSI Model and Networking Protocols
Chapter 7. TCP/IP and Routing
Chapter 8. Wide Area Networking
Chapter 9. Security Standards and Services
Chapter 10. Network Management
Chapter 11. Network Troubleshooting Tools
Chapter 12. Network Troubleshooting Methodology