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CompTIA Network+ (N1O-009)

This five-day instructor-led course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certification exam and provides the foundational networking knowledge required to deploy, manage, secure, and troubleshoot modern wired and wireless networks.

Duration · 5 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

Course Description

This five-day instructor-led course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certification exam and provides the foundational networking knowledge required to deploy, manage, secure, and troubleshoot modern wired and wireless networks. The course covers networking concepts, implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting aligned with the current Network+ exam objectives.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Network Support Technicians
  • Help Desk Professionals
  • Systems Administrators
  • IT Support Specialists
  • Network Administrators
  • Cybersecurity Professionals seeking networking fundamentals
  • Individuals preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Familiarity with operating systems and IT support concepts
  • Recommended: CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent experience

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • 1Explain networking concepts and architectures
  • 2Understand TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6 addressing
  • 3Configure and support wired and wireless networks
  • 4Implement network services and infrastructure components
  • 5Monitor network performance and operations
  • 6Apply network security best practices
  • 7Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues
  • 8Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certification exam

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1: Networking Fundamentals and Network Concepts

Module 1

Introduction to Networking

  • Network fundamentals
  • Network types and topologies
  • Client-server and peer-to-peer networks
  • Network architectures
  • Data transmission concepts

Module 2

OSI and TCP/IP Models

  • OSI reference model
  • TCP/IP model
  • Encapsulation and decapsulation
  • Network communication flow
  • Protocol interaction

Module 3

Network Components and Devices

  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Access points
  • Firewalls
  • IDS/IPS systems
  • Load balancers
  • Proxies
  • NAS and SAN technologies

Module 4

Ports, Protocols, and Services

  • TCP and UDP
  • Common networking protocols
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • HTTP/HTTPS
  • SSH
  • SNMP
  • SMTP
  • LDAP
  • RDP

Day 2: IP Addressing and Network Implementation

Module 5

IPv4 Addressing

  • Binary and hexadecimal concepts
  • IPv4 addressing structure
  • Public and private addressing
  • CIDR notation
  • Subnetting fundamentals
  • Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM)

Module 6

IPv6 Fundamentals

  • IPv6 addressing structure
  • Address types
  • Transition technologies
  • IPv6 deployment considerations

Module 7

Wired Network Implementation

  • Ethernet standards
  • Copper cabling
  • Fiber optic cabling
  • Transceivers
  • Network interface cards
  • Cable testing and certification

Module 8

Switching Technologies

  • VLANs
  • Trunking
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Link aggregation
  • Layer 2 switching concepts

Day 3: Wireless Networking and Network Operations

Module 9

Wireless Networking Technologies

  • Wireless standards
  • WLAN architecture
  • Access points and controllers
  • Wireless frequencies and channels
  • Site surveys
  • Wireless security

Module 10

Cloud and Virtual Networking

  • Cloud deployment models
  • SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  • Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)

Module 11

Network Operations

  • Network documentation
  • Change management
  • Configuration management
  • Asset management
  • Network baselines
  • Service-level agreements

Module 12

Monitoring and Management

  • SNMP
  • Syslog
  • Flow monitoring
  • Packet capture
  • SIEM concepts
  • Performance monitoring

Day 4: Network Security

Module 13

Network Security Fundamentals

  • Security principles
  • CIA Triad
  • Defense in depth
  • Zero Trust concepts
  • Least privilege

Module 14

Authentication and Access Control

  • AAA concepts
  • RADIUS
  • TACACS+
  • 802.1X
  • Multifactor authentication

Module 15

Network Hardening

  • Device hardening
  • Secure configurations
  • Patch management
  • Firmware updates
  • Segmentation and isolation

Module 16

Secure Remote Connectivity

  • VPN technologies
  • Site-to-site VPNs
  • Remote access VPNs
  • Secure wireless deployments
  • Remote management security

Day 5: Network Troubleshooting and Exam Preparation

Module 17

Troubleshooting Methodology

  • Structured troubleshooting process
  • Problem identification
  • Root cause analysis
  • Documentation and escalation

Module 18

Connectivity Troubleshooting

  • Layer 1 issues
  • Layer 2 issues
  • Layer 3 issues
  • DNS and DHCP troubleshooting
  • Routing and switching problems

Module 19

Wireless Troubleshooting

  • Coverage issues
  • Interference
  • Authentication failures
  • Roaming problems
  • Performance optimization

Module 20

Network Performance Troubleshooting

  • Latency
  • Jitter
  • Packet loss
  • Bandwidth utilization
  • Bottleneck identification

Module 21

Network Troubleshooting Tools

  • Ping
  • Traceroute
  • Nslookup
  • Ipconfig/Ifconfig
  • Netstat
  • ARP
  • Route
  • Packet analyzers

Module 22

Certification Exam Preparation

  • Exam objectives review
  • Performance-based question strategies
  • Practice questions
  • Exam readiness assessment

— Additional Details —

What else is included

Hands-On Activities Included

  • Explore network devices
  • Analyze packet flow
  • Identify ports and protocols
  • Use network discovery tools
  • IPv4 subnetting exercises
  • VLAN configuration
  • Switch port configuration
  • Cable testing
  • Wireless network configuration
  • Cloud networking concepts
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Packet analysis
  • Firewall rule analysis
  • VPN configuration concepts
  • Secure wireless implementation
  • Network segmentation exercises
  • End-to-end troubleshooting scenarios
  • Wireless troubleshooting exercises
  • Command-line diagnostics
  • Practice performance-based labs

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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