Professor Messer’s CompTIA N10-005 Network+ Training

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Section 1: Networking Concepts

1.1 – OSI and TCP/IP Models The OSI Model (7:43) | The TCP/IP Model (5:00) 1.2 – Real-World OSI The OSI Model in the Real World (6:00) 1.3 – IP Addressing Binary Math (7:59) | IP Classes (9:52) Classless Inter-Domain Routing (7:32) | IPv4 and IPv6 (5:18) MAC Address Formats (6:46) | Subnetting (16:12) Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast (5:12) | APIPA (3:42) 1.4 – Routing and Switching EIGRP (2:53) | OSPF (2:40) | RIP (2:21) Link State, Distance Vector, and Hybrid Routing Protocols (5:38) Static and Dynamic Routing (4:18) | Routing Metrics (3:50) | Next Hop (7:36) Spanning Tree Protocol (6:00) | VLANs (4:08) | Port Mirroring (3:33) Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains (7:00) | IGP and EGP (3:47) Routing Tables (8:07) | Convergence (3:13) 1.5 – TCP and UDP Ports Common TCP and UDP Ports (8:09) 1.6 – Common Networking Protocols Networking Protocols (6:17) | Management Protocols (10:51) Application Protocols (9:36) 1.7 – DNS An Overview of DNS (8:12) | DNS Records (9:05) Dynamic DNS (4:26) 1.8 – Network Troubleshooting Methodology The Network Troubleshooting Process (9:23) 1.9 – Virtual Networking Virtual Desktops and Servers (8:29) | Virtual Switches (3:50) Network as a Service (4:41) | Onsite vs. Offsite Virtualization (4:13) Virtual PBX (3:23)

Section 2: Network Installation and Configuration

2.1 – Installing Routers and Switches Configuring Routing Tables (6:08) | Configuring NAT and PAT (4:58) Configuring VLANs (3:50) | Managed vs. Unmanaged Switches (2:33) Interface Configurations (3:26) | Power over Ethernet (3:45) Traffic Filtering (3:34) | Switch and Routing Diagnostics (2:48) VLAN Trunking Protocol (2:38) | Quality of Service (7:46) | Port Mirroring (3:32) 2.2 – Installing Wireless Networks Access Point Placement (3:36) | Wireless Antenna Types (3:09) Wireless Interference (3:05) | Wireless Channels and Frequencies (7:06) Wireless Standards (6:04) | SSID Management (2:39) Wireless Compatibility (2:51) 2.3 – DHCP DHCP Addressing Overview (4:35) | DHCP Reservations (3:10) DHCP Scopes (1:39) | DHCP Leases (4:24) DHCP Options (3:03) 2.4 – Troubleshooting Wireless Problems Troubleshooting Wireless Signal Issues (4:40) Troubleshooting Wireless Configurations (3:12) 2.5 – Troubleshooting Routers and Switches Troubleshooting Switch Loops (5:01) Troubleshooting Network Cabling (4:24) Troubleshooting Port Configuration (4:15) Troubleshooting VLAN Assignments (4:20) Troubleshooting Mismatched MTUs (9:15) Troubleshooting Power Failures (4:32) | Troubleshooting Routing (6:13) Troubleshooting Bad Fiber Modules (4:49) Troubleshooting Subnet Masks and Gateways (4:30) Troubleshooting Duplicate IP Addresses (4:52) | Troubleshooting DNS (4:05) 2.6 – Implementing a SOHO Network SOHO Network Requirements (4:36) | SOHO Cabling (4:10) SOHO Device Types (4:55) | SOHO Environmental Limitations (3:57) SOHO Equipment Limitations (3:28) | SOHO Compatibility Requirements (3:34)

Section 3: Network Media and Topologies

3.1 – Media Types Multimode and Singlemode Fiber (4:46) UDP, STP, and Coaxial Cabling (5:53) Cable Categories (3:34) | Crossover and Straight Through Cables (6:27) Plenum and Non-Plenum Cabling (4:22) | Converting Media (5:10) Media Distance and Speed Limitations (5:48) Broadband over Powerline (3:53) 3.2 – Connector Types Fiber Connectors (4:36) | Copper Connectors (10:29) 3.3 – Wireless Networking Standards Covered in Section 2.2 3.4 – WAN Technologies T1/E1 and T3/E3/DS3 (3:46) | OCx, SONET, and SDH (3:55) Satellite, ISDN, Cable, DSL, and Dialup (10:25) Cellular, WiMAX, LTE, and HSPA+ (4:54) | DWDM and PON (3:48) Frame Relay and ATM (4:09) | Circuit Switching and Packet Switching (3:30) Transmission Media, Speed, and Distance (4:34) 3.5 – Network Topologies MPLS Networks (2:34) | Network Topologies (4:52) Client Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks (2:47) 3.6 – Troubleshooting Physical Connectivity Troubleshooting Bad Connectors (2:32) Troubleshooting Opens and Sorts (2:46) | Troubleshooting Split Cables (3:08) Troubleshooting dB Loss (6:18) Troubleshooting Transmit-Receive Reversal (3:29) Troubleshooting Cable Placement, EMI, and Interference (5:09) Troubleshooting Crosstalk (4:16) 3.7 – LAN Technologies Ethernet Topologies (7:32) | CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA (5:33) Bonding and Link Aggregation (2:25) 3.8 – Wiring Distribution IDF and MDF (3:33) | Demarcs and Smart Jacks (3:39) CSU/DSU (2:55)

Section 4: Network Management

4.1 – Network Appliances Load Balancers (4:10) | Proxy Servers (3:02) 4.2 – Troubleshooting Tools Crimpers (3:36) | Lineman’s Handset (2:53) | Toner Probes (3:06) Punch Down Tools (3:53) | Protocol Analyzers (4:22) | Loopback Plugs (2:30) TDR and OTDR (3:23) | Multimeters (2:12) | Environmental Monitors (2:28)

Additional Study: Professor Messer’s Network+ Study Group

Network+ Study Group Replays September 2011 (1:01:16) | November 2011 (45:27) December 2011 (49:42) | January 2012 (47:41) February 2012 (1:30:06) | March 2012 (1:49:49) April 2012 (1:16:19)