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CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Cert Guide Kevin Wallace

CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Cert Guide By Kevin Wallace

CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Cert Guide by Kevin Wallace


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CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Cert Guide by Kevin Wallace

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Network+ N10-005 exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.

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CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Authorized Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor Kevin Wallace shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The DVD also contains more than two hours of personal video mentoring from the author.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the Network+ exam, including:

  • Computer networks and the OSI model
  • Network components
  • Ethernet
  • IP addressing
  • Routing traffic
  • Wide Area Networks (WANs)
  • Wireless LANs
  • Network performance
  • Command-line utilities
  • Network management
  • Network security
  • Troubleshooting

Kevin Wallace, CCIE No. 7945, is one of the most prolific and best-selling authors in the networking industry. He is a certified Cisco instructor, and he holds multiple certifications including CCNP, CCNP Voice, CCNP Security, and CCDP, in addition to multiple security and voice specializations. With networking experience dating back to 1989 (and computer experience dating back to 1982), Kevin is a Senior Technical Instructor for SkillSoft. Kevin has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University.

Companion DVD

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Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

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About Kevin Wallace

Kevin Wallace , CCIE No. 7945, is a certified Cisco instructor, and he holds multiple certifications, including CCNP, CCNP Voice, CCNP Security, and CCDP, in addition to multiple security and voice specializations. With networking experience dating back to 1989 (and computer experience dating back to 1982), Kevin is a senior technical instructor for SkillSoft. Kevin has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University. Kevin holds a bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. Also, Kevin has authored multiple books for Cisco Press, including Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Voice over IP and QoS (CVOICE) , TSHOOT Official Certification Guide , Routing Video Mentor , and TSHOOT Video Mentor . Kevin lives in central Kentucky with his wife (Vivian) and two daughters (Sabrina and Stacie). You can follow Kevin online through the following social-media outlets:

Web page: http://1ExamAMonth.com

Facebook fan page: Kevin Wallace Networking

Twitter: http://twitter.com/kwallaceccie

YouTube: http://youtube.com/kwallaceccie

Network World blog: http://nww.com/community/wallace

iTunes podcast: 1ExamAMonth.com

Table of Contents

Introduction xxvi

Chapter 1 Introducing Computer Networks 3

Foundation Topics 4

Defining a Network 4

The Purpose of Networks 4

Overview of Network Components 5

Networks Defined by Geography 7

LAN 7

WAN 8

Other Categories of Networks 9

CAN 9

MAN 9

PAN 9

Networks Defined by Topology 9

Physical Versus Logical Topology 10

Bus Topology 11

Ring Topology 13

Star Topology 15

Hub-and-Spoke Topology 16

Full-Mesh Topology 18

Partial-Mesh Topology 19

Networks Defined by Resource Location 20

Client-Server Networks 20

Peer-to-Peer Networks 22

Summary 24

Exam Preparation Tasks 25

Review All the Key Topics 25

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 25

Define Key Terms 25

Review Questions 26

Chapter 2 Dissecting the OSI Model 29

Foundation Topics 30

The Purpose of Reference Models 30

The OSI Model 31

Layer 1: The Physical Layer 33

Layer 2: The Data Link Layer 36

Media Access Control 37

Logical Link Control 37

Layer 3: The Network Layer 39

Layer 4: The Transport Layer 42

Layer 5: The Session Layer 44

Layer 6: The Presentation Layer 45

Layer 7: The Application Layer 46

The TCP/IP Stack 47

Layers of the TCP/IP Stack 47

Common Application Protocols in the TCP/IP Stack 51

Summary 53

Exam Preparation Tasks 54

Review All the Key Topics 54

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 54

Define Key Terms 55

Review Questions 55

Chapter 3 Identifying Network Components 59

Foundation Topics 60

Media 60

Coaxial Cable 60

Twisted-Pair Cable 62

Shielded Twisted Pair 62

Unshielded Twisted Pair 63

Plenum Versus Non-Plenum Cable 66

Fiber-Optic Cable 66

Multimode Fiber 67

Single-Mode Fiber 68

Cable Distribution 70

Wireless Technologies 73

Network Infrastructure Devices 74

Hubs 74

Bridges 75

Switches 77

Multilayer Switches 83

Routers 84

Infrastructure Device Summary 85

Specialized Network Devices 86

VPN Concentrators 86

Firewalls 87

DNS Servers 88

DHCP Servers 90

Proxy Servers 92

Content Engines 93

Content Switches 94

Virtual Network Devices 95

Virtual Servers 95

Virtual Switches 96

Virtual Desktops 97

Other Virtualization Solutions 98

Voice over IP Protocols and Components 99

Summary 101

Exam Preparation Tasks 102

Review All the Key Topics 102

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 103

Define Key Terms 103

Review Questions 104

Chapter 4 Understanding Ethernet 107

Foundation Topics 108

Principles of Ethernet 108

Ethernet Origins 108

Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detect 110

Distance and Speed Limitations 113

Ethernet Switch Features 116

Virtual LANs 116

Trunks 118

Spanning Tree Protocol 119

Corruption of a Switch's MAC Address Table 119

Broadcast Storms 120

STP Operation 122

Link Aggregation 124

Power over Ethernet 126

Port Monitoring 127

User Authentication 129

First-Hop Redundancy 130

Other Switch Features 131

Summary 132

Exam Preparation Tasks 133

Review All the Key Topics 133

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 133

Define Key Terms 134

Review Questions 134

Chapter 5 Working with IP Addresses 139

Foundation Topics 140

Binary Numbering 140

Principles of Binary Numbering 140

Converting a Binary Number to a Decimal Number 141

Converting a Decimal Number to a Binary Number 141

Binary Numbering Practice 143

Binary Conversion Exercise #1 143

Binary Conversion Exercise #1: Solution 144

Binary Conversion Exercise #2 144

Binary Conversion Exercise #2: Solution 144

Binary Conversion Exercise #3 145

Binary Conversion Exercise #3: Solution 145

Binary Conversion Exercise #4 146

Binary Conversion Exercise #4: Solution 146

IPv4 Addressing 147

IPv4 Address Structure 147

Classes of Addresses 149

Types of Addresses 151

Unicast 151

Broadcast 152

Multicast 152

Assigning IPv4 Addresses 153

IP Addressing Components 154

Static Configuration 154

Dynamic Configuration 159

BOOTP 159

DHCP 160

Automatic Private IP Addressing 161

Subnetting 162

Purpose of Subnetting 162

Subnet Mask Notation 163

Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise #1 165

Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise #1 Solution 165

Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise #2 165

Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise #2 Solution 165

Extending a Classful Mask 166

Borrowed Bits 166

Calculating the Number of Created Subnets 166

Calculating the Number of Available Hosts 167

Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise #1 167

Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise #1 Solution 168

Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise #2 169

Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise #2 Solution 169

Calculating New IP Address Ranges 170

Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise #1 172

Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise #1 Solution 172

Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise #2 173

Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise #2 Solution 174

Additional Practice 176

Classless Inter-Domain Routing 177

IP Version 6 178

Need for IPv6 178

IPv6 Address Structure 178

IPv6 Data Flows 179

Unicast 179

Multicast 180

Anycast 181

Summary 182

Exam Preparation Tasks 183

Review All the Key Topics 183

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 184

Define Key Terms 184

Review Questions 184

Chapter 6 Routing Traffic 189

Foundation Topics 190

Basic Routing Processes 190

Sources of Routing Information 193

Directly Connected Routes 193

Static Routes 194

Dynamic Routing Protocols 195

Routing Protocol Characteristics 197

Believability of a Route 198

Metrics 198

Interior Versus Exterior Gateway Protocols 199

Route Advertisement Method 200

Distance Vector 200

Link State 202

Routing Protocol Examples 202

Address Translation 204

NAT 204

PAT 206

Multicast Routing 208

IGMP 208

PIM 210

PIM-DM 211

PIM-SM 213

Summary 215

Exam Preparation Tasks 216

Review All the Key Topics 216

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 216

Define Key Terms 216

Review Questions 217

Chapter 7 Introducing Wide-Area Networks 221

Foundation Topics 222

WAN Properties 222

WAN Connection Types 222

WAN Data Rates 224

WAN Media Types 225

Physical Media 225

Wireless Media 226

WAN Technologies 227

Dedicated Leased Line 228

T1 228

E1 229

T3 229

E3 229

CSU/DSU 230

Point-to-Point Protocol 230

Digital Subscriber Line 234

Cable Modem 236

Synchronous Optical Network 237

Satellite 239

Plain Old Telephone Service 241

Integrated Services Digital Network 243

Frame Relay 245

Asynchronous Transfer Mode 246

Multiprotocol Label Switching 249

Summary 250

Exam Preparation Tasks 251

Review All the Key Topics 251

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 251

Define Key Terms 252

Review Questions 252

Chapter 8 Connecting Wirelessly 257

Foundation Topics 258

Introducing Wireless LANs 258

WLAN Concepts and Components 258

Wireless Routers 258

Wireless Access Point 259

Antennas 260

Frequencies and Channels 262

CSMA/CA 265

Transmission Methods 265

WLAN Standards 266

802.11a 266

802.11b 267

802.11g 267

802.11n 267

Deploying Wireless LANs 268

Types of WLANs 268

IBSS 269

BSS 269

ESS 270

Sources of Interference 271

Wireless AP Placement 272

Securing Wireless LANs 273

Security Issues 273

Approaches to WLAN Security 275

Security Standards 277

WEP 277

WPA 278

WPA2 278

Summary 278

Exam Preparation Tasks 279

Review All the Key Topics 279

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 280

Define Key Terms 280

Review Questions 280

Chapter 9 Optimizing Network Performance 285

Foundation Topics 286

High Availability 286

High-Availability Measurement 286

Fault-Tolerant Network Design 286

Hardware Redundancy 288

Layer 3 Redundancy 288

Design Considerations for High-Availability Networks 290

High-Availability Best Practices 290

Content Caching 291

Load Balancing 291

QoS Technologies 292

Introduction to QoS 292

QoS Configuration Steps 294

QoS Components 295

QoS Mechanisms 296

Classification 296

Marking 297

Congestion Management 298

Congestion Avoidance 298

Policing and Shaping 299

Link Efficiency 301

Case Study: SOHO Network Design 302

Case Study Scenario 302

Suggested Solution 304

IP Addressing 304

Layer 1 Media 305

Layer 2 Devices 306

Layer 3 Devices 307

Wireless Design 307

Environmental Factors 308

Cost Savings Versus Performance 308

Topology 309

Summary 309

Exam Preparation Tasks 310

Review All the Key Topics 310

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 310

Define Key Terms 311

Review Questions 311

Chapter 10 Using Command-Line Utilities 315

Foundation Topics 316

Windows Commands 316

arp 316

ipconfig 318

nbtstat 321

netstat 324

nslookup 326

ping 328

route 330

tracert 334

UNIX Commands 336

arp 337

dig and nslookup 340

host 341

ifconfig 341

traceroute 342

netstat 343

ping 345

Summary 348

Exam Preparation Tasks 349

Review All the Key Topics 349

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 350

Define Key Terms 350

Review Questions 350

Chapter 11 Managing a Network 357

Foundation Topics 358

Maintenance Tools 358

Bit-Error Rate Tester 358

Butt Set 359

Cable Certifier 359

Cable Tester 360

Connectivity Software 360

Crimper 360

Electrostatic Discharge Wrist Strap 361

Environmental Monitor 362

Loopback Plug 362

Multimeter 363

Protocol Analyzer 364

Punch-Down Tool 365

Throughput Tester 365

Time Domain Reflectometer/Optical Time Domain Reflectometer 366

Toner Probe 366

Configuration Management 367

Monitoring Resources and Reports 369

SNMP 369

Syslog 373

Logs 375

Application Logs 376

Security Logs 376

System Logs 377

Summary 378

Exam Preparation Tasks 379

Review All the Key Topics 379

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 379

Define Key Terms 380

Review Questions 380

Chapter 12 Securing a Network 385

Foundation Topics 386

Security Fundamentals 386

Network Security Goals 386

Confidentiality 386

Integrity 390

Availability 391

Categories of Network Attacks 391

Confidentiality Attacks 391

Integrity Attacks 394

Availability Attacks 397

Defending Against Attacks 402

User Training 402

Patching 402

Security Policies 403

Governing Policy 404

Technical Policies 405

End User Policies 405

More Detailed Documents 405

Incident Response 406

Vulnerability Scanners 407

Nessus 407

Nmap 408

Honey Pots and Honey Nets 409

Access Control Lists 410

Remote Access Security 411

Firewalls 413

Firewall Types 413

Firewall Inspection Types 414

Packet-Filtering Firewall 414

Stateful Firewall 415

Firewall Zones 416

Virtual Private Networks 417

Overview of IPsec 419

IKE Modes and Phases 420

Authentication Header and Encapsulating Security Payload 422

The Five Steps in Setting Up and Tearing Down an IPsec Site-to-Site VPN 423

Other VPN Technologies 425

Intrusion Detection and Prevention 425

IDS Versus IPS 426

IDS and IPS Device Categories 427

Detection Methods 427

Deploying Network-Based and Host-Based Solutions 428

Summary 430

Exam Preparation Tasks 431

Review All the Key Topics 431

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 432

Define Key Terms 432

Review Questions 432

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Network Issues 437

Foundation Topics 438

Troubleshooting Basics 438

Troubleshooting Fundamentals 438

Structured Troubleshooting Methodology 440

Physical Layer Troubleshooting 443

Physical Layer Troubleshooting: Scenario 444

Physical Layer Troubleshooting: Solution 445

Data Link Layer Troubleshooting 445

Data Link Layer Troubleshooting: Scenario 446

Data Link Layer Troubleshooting: Solution 447

Network Layer Troubleshooting 447

Layer 3 Data Structures 448

Common Layer 3 Troubleshooting Issues 449

Network Layer Troubleshooting: Scenario 451

Network Layer Troubleshooting: Solution 451

Wireless Troubleshooting 452

Wireless Network Troubleshooting: Scenario 454

Wireless Network Troubleshooting: Solution 455

Summary 455

Exam Preparation Tasks 456

Review All the Key Topics 456

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 456

Define Key Terms 456

Review Questions 457

Chapter 14 Final Preparation 461

Tools for Final Preparation 461

Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine and Questions on the DVD 461

Install the Software from the DVD 462

Activate and Download the Practice Exam 463

Activating Other Exams 463

Premium Edition 463

Video Training on DVD 464

Memory Tables 464

End-of-Chapter Review Tools 465

Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study 465

Summary 467

APPENDIX A Answers to Review Questions 469

APPENDIX B CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Exam Updates, Version 1.0 473

Glossary 475

APPENDIX C Memory Tables (DVD Only) 3

APPENDIX D Memory Table Answer Key (DVD Only) 3

TOC, 9780789748218, 10/19/2011

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