CompTIA A+ Complete: Review Guide

Chapter 4. Networking

COMPTIA A+ ESSENTIALS EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

• 4.1 Summarize the basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols

  • Basics of configuring IP addressing and TCP/IP properties (DHCP, DNS)

  • Bandwidth and latency

  • Status indicators

  • Protocols (TCP/IP, NETBIOS)

  • Full duplex, half-duplex

  • Basics of workgroups and domains

  • Common ports: HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, TELNET, HTTPS

  • LAN/WAN

  • Hub, switch, and router

  • Identify Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

  • Basic class identification

• 4.2 Categorize network cables and connectors and their implementations

  • Cables

    • Plenum / PVC

    • UTP (e.g. CAT3, CAT5 / 5e, CAT6)

    • STP

    • Fiber

    • Coaxial cable

  • Connectors

    • RJ45

    • RJ11

• 4.3 Compare and contrast the different network types

  • Broadband

    • DSL

    • Cable

    • Satellite ...