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Introduction Networks
· What is a network:
· Common Network Components
· Wide Area Network
· Local Area Network
· Network Architecture
· Network Topologies
· Topology Selection
Open systems Interconnection Specifications
· Internetworking Models
· The OSI Model
· Encapsulation
Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards
· Physical Media
· Cable Properties
· Wiring Standards
· Installing Wiring Distributions
Ethernet Specifications
· Network Basics
· Ethernet Basics
· Ethernet to Data Link Layer
· Ethernet at the Physical Layer
Networking Devices
· Common Network Connectivity Devices
· Specialized Devices
· Planning and Implementing Basic SOHO Networking
Internet Protocol
· TCP/IP
· Data Encapsulation
IP Addressing
· IP Terminology
· Hierarchical IP Addressing
· IPV4 Address Types
· IPV6
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
· Subnetting Basics
· Troubleshooting IP Addressing
· Intro to NAT
Introduction to IP Routing
· Routing Basics
· IP Routing Process
· Static and Dynamic Routing
Routing Protocols
· Routing Protocol Basics
· Distance Vector Routing Protocols
· Link State Routing Protocols
· IPV6 Routing Protocols
Switching and Virtual LANS
· Networking Before Layer 2
· Switching Services
· Spanning Tree Protocol
· VLANS
· VLAN Trunking
· POE
· Port Mirroring
Wireless Networking
· Introduction to Wireless
· 802.11 Standards
· Wireless Components
· Installing Wireless
· Wireless Security
Authentication and Access Control
· Security Filtering
· Managing User Accounts and Password Security
· User Authentication Methods
Network Threats and Mitigation
· Security Threat Recognition
· Understanding Mitigation Techniques
· Policies and Procedures
Physical Hardware and Security
· Using Hardware and Software Security Devices
· Defining Firewalls
· Firewall Technologies
· Firewalls at the App layer vs Network Layer
· Scanning services
· Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
· VPN Concentrators
Wide Area Networks
· What is a WAN?
· T-Series Connections
· Transmission Media
· Broadband Services
· Wireless WAN
· WAN Protocols
Troubleshooting Tools
· Protocol Analyzers
· Throughput Testers
· Connectivity Software
· Traceroute
· Ipconfig
· Ping utility
· ARP
· NSlookup
· Route
· Nbstat
· Netstat
· FTP
· Telnet
Software and Hardware Tools
· Network Scanners
· Identifying Hardware Tools
Network Troubleshooting
· Problem Solving
· Troubleshooting Steps
· Troubleshooting Tips
Management, Monitoring and Optimization
· Managing Network Documentation
· Monitoring Networks and Optimizing for Performance