The CompTIA Network+ certification we offer is proof of the knowledge of networking features and functions besides being a leading vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals.
The latest skills required by technicians, like basic principles on how to secure a network, is the main focus of the course. Also covered are topics like network technologies, media, and topologies, devices, management, tools, and security.

Syllabus

Explain the functions and applications of various network devices.
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Multilayer switch
4. Firewall
5. HIDS
6. IDS/IPS
​7. Access point (wireless/wired)
8. Content filter
9. Load balancer
10. Hub
11. Analog modem
12. Packet shaper
13. VPN concentrator

Compare and contrast the use of networking services and applications.
1. VPN
2. TACACS/RADIUS
3. RAS
4. Web services
5. Unified voice services
6. Network controllers

Install and configure the following networking services/applications.
1. DHCP
2. DNS
3. Proxy/reverse proxy
4. NAT
​5. Port forwarding

Explain the characteristics and benefits of various WAN technologies.
1. Fiber
2. Frame relay
3. Satellite
4. Broadband cable
5. DSL/ADSL
6. ISDN
7. ATM
8. PPP/multilink PPP
9. MPLS
10. GSM/CDMA
11. Dialup
​12. WiMAX
13. MetroEthernet
14. Leased lines
15. Circuit switch vs. packet switch

Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools.
1. Copper connectors
2. Copper cables
3. Fiber connectors
4. Fiber cables
5. Media converters
6. Tools

Differentiate between common network topologies.
1. Mesh
2. Bus
3. Ring
4. Star
5. Hybrid
6. Point-to-point
7. Point-to-multipoint
8. Client-server
9. Peer-to-peer

Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations.
1. WAN
2. MAN
3. LAN
4. WLAN
5. PAN
6. SCADA/ICS
7. Medianets

Given a scenario, implement and configure the appropriate addressing schema.
1. IPv6
2. IPv4
3. Private vs. public
4. NAT/PAT
5. MAC addressing
6. Multicast
7. Unicast
8. Broadcast
9. Broadcast domains vs. collision domains

Explain the basics of routing concepts and protocols.
1. Loopback interface
2. Routing loops
3. Routing tables
4. Static vs. dynamic routes
5. Default route
6. Distance vector routing protocols
7. Hybrid routing protocols
8. Link state routing protocols
9. Interior vs. exterior gateway routing protocols
10. Autonomous system numbers
11. Route redistribution
12. High availability
13. Route aggregation
14. Routing metrics

Identify the basics elements of unified communication technologies.
1. VoIP
2. Video
3. Real-time services
4. QoS
5. Devices

Compare and contrast technologies that support cloud and virtualization.
1. Virtualization
2. Storage area network
3. Cloud concepts