Introduction | p. XXXV |
Domain I Media and Topologies | p. 1 |
Chapter 1 Network Fundamentals | p. 3 |
Introduction | p. 4 |
What is a Network? | p. 4 |
Networking Models | p. 15 |
Network Types and Topologies | p. 20 |
IEEE Committee | p. 36 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 54 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 56 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 59 |
SelfTest | p. 60 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 66 |
Chapter 2 Network Media | p. 67 |
Introduction | p. 68 |
Cabling and Connectors Overview | p. 68 |
Media Issues | p. 71 |
Cable Testers and Troubleshooting | p. 80 |
Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full Duplex | p. 85 |
Cabling | p. 85 |
802.3 Media Standards | p. 91 |
Connectors | p. 95 |
Recognizing Category 3, 5, 5e, and 6 UTP, STP, Coaxial cable SMF, Optic Cable MMF, and Optic Cable | p. 102 |
Other Media | p. 107 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 110 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 111 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 115 |
SelfTest | p. 116 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 121 |
Chapter 3 Network Devices | p. 123 |
Introduction | p. 124 |
Network Devices | p. 124 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 167 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 168 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 171 |
SelfTest | p. 172 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 177 |
Chapter 4 Wireless Technologies | p. 179 |
Introduction to the Wireless Network | p. 180 |
Radio Frequency and Antenna Behaviors and Characteristics | p. 184 |
Wireless Network Concepts | p. 187 |
Common Exploits of Wireless Networks | p. 208 |
Configuring Windows Client Computers for Wireless Network Security | p. 223 |
Site Surveys | p. 228 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 230 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 232 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 237 |
SelfTest | p. 239 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 244 |
Domain II Protocols and Standards | p. 245 |
Chapter 5 OSI Model | p. 247 |
Introduction | p. 248 |
Understanding the Purpose and Function of Networking Models | p. 248 |
Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite | p. 277 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 306 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 307 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 309 |
SelfTest | p. 310 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 315 |
Chapter 6 Network Protocols | p. 317 |
Introduction | p. 318 |
Network Protocols | p. 319 |
IPv4 | p. 328 |
IPv6 | p. 331 |
Understanding IP Addressing | p. 335 |
Understanding Subnetting | p. 346 |
Understanding Subnet Masking | p. 348 |
Strategies to Conserve Addresses | p. 360 |
RFC 1918-Private Network Addresses | p. 362 |
Multicast, Broadcast, and Unicast | p. 369 |
Understanding Basic IP Routing | p. 375 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 417 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 419 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 426 |
Self Test | p. 427 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 433 |
Chapter 7 WAN and Security Standards and Services | p. 435 |
Introduction | p. 436 |
Switching Methods | p. 437 |
WAN Standards and Protocols | p. 439 |
Internet Access Methods | p. 446 |
Remote Access Protocols and Services | p. 452 |
Security Protocols | p. 458 |
Identifying Authentication Protocols | p. 471 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 480 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 480 |
Self Test | p. 485 |
Self Test Quick Answer Key | p. 491 |
Chapter 8 Network Operating Systems | p. 493 |
Introduction | p. 494 |
Identifying the Basic Capabilities of Network Operating Systems | p. 494 |
Identifying the Basic Capabilities Needed for Client Workstations to Connect to and Use Network Resources | p. 534 |
Identifying the Appropriate Tool for a Wiring Task | p. 536 |
Configure a Remote Connectivity Scenario | p. 538 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 545 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 546 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 547 |
SelfTest | p. 549 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 553 |
Domain III Network Implementation | p. 555 |
Chapter 9 Network Infrastructure and Security | p. 557 |
Introduction to Network Infrastructure | p. 558 |
Understanding Firewalls | p. 559 |
Using a Proxy Server | p. 595 |
Implementing Network Filtering | p. 596 |
Protecting Your Network From Viruses | p. 602 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 609 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 610 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 611 |
SelfTest | p. 612 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 619 |
Chapter 10 Fault Management and Disaster Recovery | p. 621 |
Introduction | p. 622 |
Fault Tolerance | p. 623 |
RAID | p. 631 |
Clustering and Load Balancing | p. 637 |
Disaster Recovery Plan | p. 638 |
Business Continuity Plan | p. 648 |
Configuration Management | p. 650 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 662 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 663 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 664 |
SelfTest | p. 666 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 671 |
Domain IV Network Support | p. 673 |
Chapter 11 Network Troubleshooting Tools | p. 675 |
Introduction | p. 676 |
Methodology | p. 676 |
OSI Model | p. 682 |
Windows Tools | p. 685 |
Linux Tools | p. 712 |
NetWare Tools | p. 716 |
Other Network Troubleshooting Tools | p. 717 |
Importance of Network Documentation | p. 720 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 722 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 723 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 724 |
SelfTest | p. 725 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 732 |
Chapter 12 Network Troubleshooting Methodology | p. 733 |
Introduction | p. 734 |
How to Use the OSI Model in Troubleshooting | p. 735 |
Troubleshooting the Physical Layer | p. 740 |
Troubleshooting the Data Link Layer | p. 748 |
Identifying the Cause of an Infrastructure Problem | p. 753 |
Troubleshooting the Network Layer | p. 754 |
Troubleshooting the Transport Layer | p. 759 |
Troubleshooting the Session Layer | p. 765 |
Troubleshooting the Presentation Layer | p. 767 |
Troubleshooting the Application Layer | p. 770 |
Summary of Exam Objectives | p. 777 |
Exam Objectives Fast Track | p. 778 |
Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions | p. 780 |
SelfTest | p. 781 |
SelfTest Quick Answer Key | p. 792 |
Self Test Appendix | p. 793 |
Index | p. 908 |