Unit 1 : Network basics
Topic A : Network concepts

• A - 1 : Describing networking models and protocols
• A - 2 : Identifying the basic components of a network
• A - 3 : Identifying physical network segments
• A - 4 : Identifying cable types
• A - 5 : Describing wireless networking
• A - 6 : Comparing network protocols used on Windows clients

Topic B : Network architectures

• B - 1 : Describing physical network topologies
• B - 2 : Describing Ethernet standards
• B - 3 : Identifying the characteristics of the various physical architectures
• B - 4 : Discussing WAN bandwidth technologies

Topic C : The OSI model

• C - 1 : Analyzing the OSI model

Unit 2 : Wired computer-to-computer connections
Topic A : Wired network connections

• A - 1 : Discussing fiber optic cables and connectors
• A - 2 : Examining twisted pair cables and connectors
• A - 3 : Terminating with an RJ-45 connector (optional)
• A - 4 : Examining coaxial cables and connectors
• A - 5 : Terminating with a BNC connector (optional)
• A - 6 : Researching plenum wiring

Topic B : Network interface cards and modems

• B - 1 : Installing a NIC
• B - 2 : Examining addresses
• B - 3 : Removing a NIC
• B - 4 : Installing a PCI internal modem
• B - 5 : Creating a dial-up connection
• B - 6 : Examining a dial-up connection object's properties

Unit 3 : Network-to-network connections
Topic A : Network-to-network connection components

• A - 1 : Identifying the connection components of an ISP
• A - 2 : Examining telecommunication room connection components (optional)

Topic B : LAN wiring

• B - 1 : Running network cabling
• B - 2 : Terminating a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable in a punchdown block

Topic C : LAN wiring tests

• C - 1 : Researching LAN wiring test equipment

Unit 4 : Wired internetworking devices
Topic A : Basic internetworking devices

• A - 1 : Discussing internetworking basics
• A - 2 : Identifying types of bridges and switches
• A - 3 : Discussing routers and brouters
• A - 4 : Discussing Ethernet devices
• A - 5 : Discussing Token Ring and other devices
• A - 6 : Examining Firewall products

Topic B : Specialized internetworking devices

• B - 1 : Researching multilayer switches
• B - 2 : Examining IDS and IPS products
• B - 3 : Comparing traffic shaper configuration

Unit 5 : Wired communication standards
Topic A : The TCP/IP protocol suite

• A - 1 : Discussing the TCP/IP architecture
• A - 2 : Using IPCONFIG to view IP configuration
• A - 3 : Viewing the ARP cache
• A - 4 : Testing host functionality
• A - 5 : Using port numbers
• A - 6 : Using Network Monitor to view a TCP connection
• A - 7 : Using Network Monitor to capture UDP packets
• A - 8 : Discussing TCP and UDP
• A - 9 : Using FTP to download a file
• A - 10 : Using Telnet to verify SMTP

Topic B : TCP/IP

• B - 1 : Comparing IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
• B - 2 : Examining TCP/IP configuration parameters
• B - 3 : Configuring TCP/IP parameters
• B - 4 : Discussing the DHCP lease process

Topic C : DHCP servers

• C - 1 : Installing a DHCP server
• C - 2 : Configuring an IPv6 scope

Unit 6 : Wireless networking
Topic A : Wireless network devices

• A - 1 : Examining wireless devices

Topic B : Wireless networking standards

• B - 1 : Comparing wireless networking standards

Topic C : Wireless configuration

• C - 1 : Identifying the technology used to implement WLANs
• C - 2 : Configuring a wireless access point (instructor demo)
• C - 3 : Configuring a wireless client (instructor demo)

Unit 7 : Security threats and mitigation
Topic A : Security threats

• A - 1 : Identifying common security threats
• A - 2 : Discussing social engineering
• A - 3 : Discussing DoS attacks
• A - 4 : Assessing your vulnerability to DDoS attacks
• A - 5 : Port scanning

Topic B : Threat mitigation

• B - 1 : Creating a security policy
• B - 2 : Creating a human resources policy
• B - 3 : Creating an incident response and reporting policy
• B - 4 : Implementing change management
• B - 5 : Identifying the need for user education and training
• B - 6 : Identifying education opportunities and methods

Unit 8 : Security practices
Topic A : Operating systems

• A - 1 : Installing antivirus software
• A - 2 : Scanning your system for spyware
• A - 3 : Updating the operating system
• A - 4 : Managing software patches
• A - 5 : Determining BIOS version
• A - 6 : Configuring Windows Firewall

Topic B : Devices

• B - 1 : Examining firewalls and proxy servers
• B - 2 : Comparing firewall-based secure topologies
• B - 3 : Identifying the benefits of NAC
• B - 4 : Identifying the security enabled by VPNs
• B - 5 : Identifying inherent weaknesses in network devices
• B - 6 : Examining the ways to overcome device threats
• B - 7 : Discussing IDS characteristics
• B - 8 : Comparing HIDS and NIDS
• B - 9 : Identifying the risks associated with physical access to systems
• B - 10 : Examining logging and surveillance best practices

Unit 9 : Network access control
Topic A : Authentication

• A - 1 : Comparing one, two, and three-factor authentication
• A - 2 : Hashing data
• A - 3 : Identifying the requirements of a secure authentication system
• A - 4 : Examining the components of Kerberos
• A - 5 : Comparing authentication systems

Topic B : Public key cryptography

• B - 1 : Exploring public key cryptography
• B - 2 : Understanding certificate life cycle and management

Topic C : Remote access

• C - 1 : Examining RADIUS and Diameter authentication
• C - 2 : Examining the role of LDAP in a remote access environment
• C - 3 : Examining TACACS+ authentication
• C - 4 : Examining how 802.1x adds security to your network
• C - 5 : Comparing VPN protocols

Topic D : Wireless security

• D - 1 : Identifying wireless networking vulnerabilities
• D - 2 : Scanning for insecure access points

Unit 10 : Monitoring
Topic A : Monitoring resources

• A - 1 : Viewing real-time performance data in Resource Overview
• A - 2 : Monitoring network performance
• A - 3 : Configuring Performance Monitor
• A - 4 : Running a Data Collector Set
• A - 5 : Viewing a Data Collector Set report
• A - 6 : Determining a system's Stability Index
• A - 7 : Implementing Remote Desktop connections

Topic B : Event Viewer

• B - 1 : Viewing the event logs
• B - 2 : Viewing event logs on a remote computer
• B - 3 : Configuring source and collecting computers
• B - 4 : Creating an event subscription
• B - 5 : Examining forwarded events
• B - 6 : Discussing device and application logging

Unit 11 : Troubleshooting
Topic A : Troubleshooting basics

• A - 1 : Discussing troubleshooting procedures
• A - 2 : Tracking problems and resolutions
• A - 3 : Identifying common toolkit components

Topic B : Troubleshooting the network

• B - 1 : Testing the physical network
• B - 2 : Troubleshooting wireless networking
• B - 3 : Identifying TCP/IP utilities used for troubleshooting
• B - 4 : Using Ipconfig to display TCP/IP settings
• B - 5 : Testing TCP/IP connectivity
• B - 6 : Using NSLookup and tracert
• B - 7 : Troubleshooting with Network Diagnostics

Topic C : Troubleshooting scenarios

• C - 1 : Troubleshooting Remote Desktop connectivity
• C - 2 : Troubleshooting the inability of a user to access a shared resource
• C - 3 : Troubleshooting access to an account
• C - 4 : Troubleshooting hardware problems
• C - 5 : Troubleshooting a network problem relating to adding or removing services

Appendix A : Certification exam objectives map

• Topic A : Comprehensive exam objectives

Appendix B : CompTIA Network+ Acronyms

• Topic A : Acronym list