Comptia Network+

1. Have the ability to select, connect, configure and troubleshoot basic network hardware, including wireless technology 2. Be able to make basic solution recommendations, analyse network traffic and be familiar with common protocols and media types

1. Networking Concepts -Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP models -Classify how applications, devices and protocols relate to the OSI model layers -Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing -Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching -Identify common TCP and UDP defaults ports -Explain the function of common networking protocols -Summarise DNS concepts and its components -Implement the network troubleshooting methodology -Identify virtual network components 2. Network Installation and Configuration -Install and configure routers and switches -Install and configure a wireless network -Explain the purpose the properties of DHCP -Troubleshoot common wireless problems -Troubleshoot common router and switch problems -Plan and implement a basic SOHO network 3. Network Media and Topologies -Categorise standard media types and associated properties -Categorise standard connector types based on network media -Compare and contrast different wireless standards -Categorise WAN technology types and properties -Describe different network technologies -Troubleshoot common physical connectivity problems -Compare and contrast different LAN technologies -Identify components of wiring distribution 4. Network Management -Explain the purpose and features of various network appliances -Use appropriate hardware tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues -Use appropriate software tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues -Use appropriate network tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues -Describe the purpose of configuration management documentation -Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimisation 5. Network Security -Implement appropriate wireless security measures -Explain the methods of network access security -Explain methods of user authentication -Explain common threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques -Install and configure a basic firewall -Categorise different types of network security appliances and methods