Chapter
Chapter 1. Network Fundamentals
Logical Networking Topologies
Decentralized (Distributed)
Virtual Local Area Network
Physical Networking Models
The Star Topology (Hierarchical)
Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Cabling and Connectors Overview
Fundamentals of Connectors
Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full Duplex
Preparing Twisted-Pair Cable
LAN Technologies and Media Standards
10Base2, 10Base5, and Arcnet
Twisted-Pair and Coaxial Cable Connectors
Category 3, 5, 5e, and 6 UTP
Single Mode and Multimode Fiber-Optic Cable
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 3. Network Devices
Multistation Access Units
The Modem and Other Adapters
Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit
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Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 4. Wireless Networking
Radio Frequency and Antenna Behaviors and Characteristics
Wireless Network Concepts
Overview of Wireless Communication in a Wireless Network
Wireless Network Protocols and Operation
Common Exploits of Wireless Networks
Passive Attacks on Wireless Networks
Active Attacks on Wireless Networks
Configuring Windows Client Computers for Wireless Network Security
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Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 5. The OSI Model and Networking Protocols
The Department of Defense Networking Model
Layer 1: Network Interface
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Chapter 6. TCP/IP and Routing
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Understanding IP Addressing
Understanding Subnet Masking
Strategies to Conserve Addresses
Multicast, Broadcast, and Unicast
Understanding Basic IP Routing
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Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 7. Wide Area Networking
Wan Protocols and Properties
Plain Old Telephone Service/Public Switched Telephone Network
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Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 8. Security Standards and Services
Hardware and Software Security Devices
Intrusion Detection Systems
Intrusion Prevention Systems
Network Ports, Services, and Threats
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Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 9. Network Management
Documenting Configurations
Change Control Documentation
Physical Network Diagrams
Policies, Procedures, and Configurations
Network Performance Optimization
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Top Five Toughest Questions
Chapter 10. Network Troubleshooting
A Troubleshooting Methodology
Analyzing and Responding to a Problem
Other Network Troubleshooting Tools
Importance of Network Documentation
How to Use the OSI Model in Troubleshooting
Establishing a Troubleshooting Strategy
Troubleshooting the Physical Layer
Troubleshooting the Data Link Layer
Troubleshooting the Network Layer
Troubleshooting the Transport Layer
Troubleshooting the Session Layer
Troubleshooting the Presentation Layer
Troubleshooting the Application Layer
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions