Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this book will provide 100% coverage of the Network+ exam objectives. The book will contain clear and concise information on crucial networking topics. It will include practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience.

It will also include leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards.

Finally, it will provide authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:

Network Technologies

Network Media and Topologies

Network Devices

Network Management

Network Tools

Network Security

Instructor Support Materials, including PowerPoint slides and Question Pool, will be included.

This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date study guide for the CompTIA Network+ exam. With this study guide, bestselling author Todd Lammle thoroughly covers the first revision of the CompTIA Network+ exam since 2005. As the leading non-vendor-specific networking certification, the Network+ designation is sought by IT professionals who want to enhance their skills by learning the foundation-level tools of network administrators that are endorsed by industry leaders throughout the world. This guide contains clear and concise information on crucial networking topics, including practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience. It thoroughly covers key exam topics including network technologies, media and topologies, devices, management, tools, and security. It includes leading-edge exam preparation software, with a test engine and electronic flashcards, as well as a discount on the purchase of online exams from SybexTestSuccess.com. Todd Lammle, CCSI, CCNA, Network+ (Boulder, CO) is the leading networking expert. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies for more than 25 years, and is President of GlobalNet Training, Inc. Todd is the bestselling author of the popular CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide , with over 200,000 copies in print.

• Introduction. Assessment Test. Chapter 1 Introduction to Networks. Chapter 2 The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications. Chapter 3 Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards. Chapter 4 The Current Ethernet Specifications. Chapter 5 Networking Devices. Chapter 6 Introduction to Internet Protocol (IP). Chapter 7 IP Addressing. Chapter 8 IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT. Chapter 9 Introduction to IP Routing. Chapter 10 Routing Protocols. Chapter 11 Switching and Virtual LANs (VLANs). Chapter 12 Wireless Technologies. Chapter 13 Authentication and Access Control. Chapter 14 Network Threats and Mitigation. Chapter 15 Physical and Hardware Security. Chapter 16 Wide Area Networks. Chapter 17 Command-Line Tools. Chapter 18 Software and Hardware Tools. Chapter 19 Network Troubleshooting. Chapter 20 Management, Monitoring, and Optimization. Appendix A Subnetting Class A. Appendix B About the Companion CD. Glossary. Index.