Session 1
Section A: Introduction
· Understanding the Network+
· Network+ Domains

Section B: Packets
· What is a Network?
· Network Card
· Everything is Binary
· Conceptualizing Packets
· Conceptualizing MAC Addresses
· Binary to Hex
· IPCONFIG
· IFCONFIG

Section C: Topologies
· Bus Topology
· Ring Topology
· Star Topology
· Mesh Topology
· Point-to-Point
· Point-to-Multipoint
· Hybrid Topologies

Section D: Building a Network with OSI
· OSI History
· Physical Layer
· Frames
· Data-Link Layer
· Network Layer
· Transport Layer
· Session Layer
· Presentation Layer
· Application Layer

Section E: Network Cabling
· Network Cabling Overview
· Coaxial
· Unshielded Twisted Pair
· Cat Levels
· RJ Connectors
· Cable Fire Ratings
· Shielded Twisted Pair
· Fiberoptic
· Fiber Connectors
· Understanding Fiber

Section F: Ethernet Basics
· Understanding Ethernet
· Ethernet Frame
· Conceptualizing Ethernet
· Sending Ethernet Frames
· Promiscuous Mode
· Receiving Ethernet Frames
· CSMA/CD
· Connecting Hubs
· Crossover Cable
· Daisy Chaining Hubs

Section G: 10Base/100Base Ethernet
· 10Base-T
· 10Base-FL
· 10Base Ethernet
· 100Base-T
· 100Base Ethernet
· Media Converter
· Link Lights 

Session 2
Section A: Modern Ethernet
· Ethernet Switches
· Switching
· Spanning Tree Protocol
· Gigabit Ethernet
· Backbone
· 10GbE
· 10GBase-T

Section B: Structured Cabling
· Structured Cabling Defined
· Structured Cabling Terminology
· Rack Units
· Wiring Distribution
· Patch Panel
· Patch Cables
· Horizontal Run Demonstration
· 66 Block
· Wiring Schematic
· Physical Network Diagram

Section C: Structured Cabling Tools
· Cable Making Tools
· Crimping
· Punch Tools
· Testing Tools
· Continuity
· Continuity Tester
· MicroScanner
· TDRs
· Multimeter
· Attenuation
· Crosstalk
· Shorts
· Interference
· Certifiers
· Toner Probes

Section D: Introducing TCP/IP
· Protocol Suite
· Broadcasting
· NetBIOS/NetBEUI
· Logical Network Addressing
· Routing
· IP Naming Importance
· TCP/IP
· TCP/UDP/ICMP

Section E: Basic IP Addressing
· IP Addressing Defined
· Unique Addresses
· Subnet Mask
· Network ID
· Binary vs. Decimal
· Converting Binary to Decimal
· Dotted Decimal
· Converting Decimal to Binary

Section F: Advanced IP Addressing
· Class Licenses
· CIDR
· Configuring IP
· Ping
· ARP
· Mac IP Tools
· Linux IP Tools

Session 3
Section A: Subnetting
· Understanding Subnetting
· Subnet Setup
· Extending the Subnet
· Calculating Hosts
· Determining IP Addresses
· Determining Network IDs
· Applying Subnetting
· Example Subnetting Scenarios

Section B: DHCP
· Understanding DHCP
· DHCP Client Side
· DHCP Server
· Administering DHCP Server
· Renewing DHCP Lease
· APIPA
· Windows DHCP Server
· Rogue DHCP Server

Section C: Network Naming
· Name Resolution
· Host File
· DNS
· DNS Server
· DNS in Action
· Reverse Lookup Zones
· Root Hints
· Forwarder Servers
· Nslookup
· Dig

Section D: Windows Name Resolution
· WINS
· SMB/CIFS
· NetBIOS Commands

Section E: Introducing TCP/IP Ports
· Ports Defined
· Netstat
· TCPView
· Wireshark
· Packet Filtering

Section F: Static Routing
· Routers
· Router Console Cables
· Routing Tables
· Static Routes
· Route Print
· Broadcast/Unicast/Multicast
· Origin of Routing Tables
· netstat-r

Section G: Dynamic Routing
· Why Dynamic Routing
· Dynamic Routing Types
· Distance Vector
· RIP
· Autonomous System
· BGP
· OSPF
· IS-IS
· Link State
· Hybrid
· Trace Route
· MTR

Section H: Firewalls
· Private IPs
· NAT
· Overloaded NAT (PAT)
· Static NAT
· Configuring Access Control
· Port Filtering
· Intrusion Detection
· Common Firewall Features

Session 4
Section A: Internet Applications Part I
· Identifying DHCP Port
· Identifying DNS Port
· SNMP
· Three Types of SNMP
· Cacti and SNMP
· HTTP and HTTPS
· Web Server Administration
· Telnet
· SSH

Section B: Internet Applications Part II
· FTP
· FTP Client
· Secure FTP
· TFTP
· E-mail and SMTP
· Network Time Protocol
· What to Know

Section C: Encryption
· Understanding Encryption
· Symmetric Encryption
· Asymmetric Keys
· Certificates/PKI

Section D: Authentication
· Authentication Standards
· Point-to-Point Protocol
· PAP and CHAP
· Kerberos
· AAA Tools
· EAP
· 802.1x

Section E: Wireless
· Understanding 802.11
· 802.11 Standards
· Wireless Settings
· ESSID
· Joining a Wireless Network
· Wireless Security
· WEP
· 802.11i
· AES Encryption
· WPA
· Recommended Wireless Security

Section F: Implementing Wireless
· Wireless Access Points
· Access Point Antennas
· Wireless Issues

Section G: Advanced Networking Devices
· Introduction
· Peer-to-Peer
· Multilayer Switch
· Content Switch
· Bandwidth Shaper
· Proxy Server
· VLANs
· Creating a VLAN
· Assigning VLAN Ports
· Route and Trunking
· Dynamic VLAN
· VPNs and Tunnels
· VPN Tunnel Standards
· Connecting VPNs

Session 5
Section A: IPv6
· IPv6 Defined
· IPv6 Addresses
· Link Local Address
· Gettan IPv6 Address
· Configuring IPv6
· IPv6 Tunneling
· Using IPv6

Section B: Remote Connections
· Connectivity History
· Circuit Switching
· Analog to Digital
· DSO
· Digital Cabling
· Testing T1s
· T-Carriers
· SONET
· Packet Switching
· MPLS

Section C: The Last Mile
· The Last Mile
· POTS/PSTN
· Central Office
· Digital to Analog to Digital
· ISDN
· DSL
· DSL Types
· PPPoE
· Cable Modem
· DOCSIS
· Satellite
· Wireless

Section D: Remote Access
· Remote Access Overview
· Remote Access Options
· RRAS
· VNC
· Remote Desktop
· Best Practices

Section E: Network Optimization
· Network Optimization Overview
· Bonding
· Traffic Shapping
· QoS

Section F: Physical Network Protection
· Security Considerations
· Physical Security
· Theft
· Power
· HVAC
· Fire
· Hardward Failure

Section G: Maintaining Network Integrity
· Antivirus / Malware
· DoS / Attacks
· Man in the Middle
· Rogue Access Points
· Phishing / Proceedures / Policies
· Protection Checklist
· Baselines
· Patches / Updates
· Configurations
· Regulations

Section H: The Art of Network Support
· Nine Step Process

Section I: Lab 1: WAN Issues
· Misconfigurations
· NIC Configurations
· Speed / Duplex Issues
· IP Address Issues
· Dynamic vs. Static IP/DNS
· VLAN Issues
· Angry IP Scanner
· Port Monitoring
· Impedance Mismatch
· Logs

Section J: Lab 2: Wireless Issues
· Escalatory Problems
· Switching Loops
· Routing Loops
· Broadcast Storms
· Proxy Arp
· IDS/Signature Identification

Section K: Lab 3: Wireless Issues
· Interface
· ESSID Mismatch
· Incorrect Encryption
· Incorrect Channel
· Incorrect Frequency