CompTIA Network+ Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware: Exam N10-005, 2nd Edition

Introduction xxix

Assessment Test li

Chapter 1 Introduction to Networks 1

Chapter 2 The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications 27

Chapter 3 Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards 53

Chapter 4 The Current Ethernet Specifications 87

Chapter 5 Networking Devices 115

Chapter 6 Introduction to the Internet Protocol 155

Chapter 7 IP Addressing 189

Chapter 8 IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT 211

Chapter 9 Introduction to IP Routing 253

Chapter 10 Routing Protocols 273

Chapter 11 Switching and Virtual LANs 297

Chapter 12 Wireless Networking 335

Chapter 13 Authentication and Access Control 375

Chapter 14 Network Threats and Mitigation 413

Chapter 15 Physical and Hardware Security 449

Chapter 16 Wide Area Networks 485

Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Tools 515

Chapter 18 Software and Hardware Tools 569

Chapter 19 Network Troubleshooting 595

Chapter 20 Management, Monitoring, and Optimization 635

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 669

Appendix B Answers to Written Labs 703

Appendix C Subnetting Class A 717

Appendix D About the Companion CD 725

Using CD 728

Troubleshooting 728

Customer Care 728

Index 729