Chapter 18. Software and Hardware Tools

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

  • 5.2 Explain the purpose of network scanners

    • Packet sniffers

    • Intrusion detection software

    • Intrusion prevention software

    • Port scanners

  • 5.3 Given a scenario, utilize the appropriate hardware tools

    • Cable testers

    • Protocol analyzer

    • Certifiers

    • TDR

    • OTDR

    • Multimeter

    • Toner probe

    • Butt set

    • Punch-down tool

    • Cable stripper

    • Snips

    • Voltage event recorder

    • Temperature monitor

Specialized tasks require specialized tools, and installing network components is no exception. We use some of these tools, like network scanners, on an every-day basis, but most of the hardware ...

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