Chapter 5. Networking Devices

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA NETWORK+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 3.1 Install, configure and differentiate between common network devices

    • Hub

    • Repeater

    • Modem

    • NIC

    • Media converters

    • Basic switch

    • Bridge

    • Wireless access point

    • Basic router

    • Basic firewall

    • Basic DHCP server

  • 3.2 Identify the functions of specialized network devices

    • Multilayer switch

    • Content switch

    • IDS/IPS

    • Load balancer

    • Multifunction network devices

    • DNS server

    • Bandwidth shaper

    • Proxy server

    • CSU/DSU

In this chapter, I'll tell you all about the networking devices I've introduced so far. I'll go into much greater detail about each device, and yes—I'm going to present even ...

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