CompTIA A+® Complete Deluxe Study Guide:Exams 220-701 (Essentials) and 220-702 (Practical Application)

Chapter 18. Installing and Troubleshooting Networks

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

• 3.1 Troubleshoot client-side connectivity issues using appropriate tools

  • TCP/IP settings

    • Gateway

    • Subnet mask

    • DNS

    • DHCP (dynamic vs. static)

    • NAT (private and public)

  • Characteristics of TCP/IP

    • Loopback addresses

    • Automatic IP addressing

  • Mail protocol settings

    • SMTP

    • IMAP

    • POP

  • FTP settings

    • Ports

    • IP addresses

    • Exceptions

    • Programs

  • Proxy settings

    • Ports

    • IP addresses

    • Exceptions

    • Programs

  • Tools (use and interpret results)

    • Ping

    • Tracert

    • Nslookup

    • Netstat

    • Net use

    • Net /?

    • Ipconfig

    • Telnet

    • SSH

  • Secure connection protocols

    • SSH

    • HTTPS

  • Firewall settings

    • Open and closed ports

    • Program filters

• 3.2 Install and configure a small office home office (SOHO) network

  • Connection ...