Certification Exam
Objectives: N10-006
INTRODUCTION

The CompTIA Network+ certification is an internationally recognized validation of the technicalknowledge required of foundation-level IT network practitioners.
Test Purpose: This exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills
required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network wireless and wired devices,establish basic network design and connectivity, understand and maintain network documentation,
identify network limitations and weaknesses, and implement network security, standards, andprotocols. The candidate will have a basic understanding of emerging technologies including
unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.
CompTIA Network+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and,as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.
It is recommended for CompTIA Network+ candidates to have the following: CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, though CompTIA A+
certification is not required.
 Have at least 9 to 12 months of work experience in IT networking.
The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which
they are represented. CompTIA Network+ exams are based on these objectives.
Domain1.0 Network architecture
2.0 Network operations
3.0 Network security
4.0 Troubleshooting
5.0 Industry standards, practices, and network theory
Total% of Examination
22%
20%
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24%
16%
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Network architecture

1.1 Explain the functions and applications of various network devices
 Router Switch Multilayer switch
 Firewall
 HIDS IDS/IPS Access point (wireless/wired) Content filter
 Load balancer
 Hub
 Analog modem
 Packet shaper
 VPN concentrator
1.2 Compare and contrast the use of networking services and applications
 VPN
o Site to site/host to site/host to hosto Protocols
 IPsec
 GRE
 SSL VPN PTP/PPTP TACACS/RADIUS
 RAS
 Web services
 Unified voice services
 Network controllers
1.3 Install and configure the following networking services/applications
 DHCPo Static vs dynamic IP addressingo Reservationso Scopeso Leaseso Options (DNS servers, suffixes)
o IP helper/DHCP relay
 DNS
o DNS servers
o DNS records (A, MX, AAAA, CNAME, PTR)o Dynamic DNS
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Proxy/reverse proxy
NAT
o PAT
o SNATo DNAT
Port forwarding

1.4 Explain the characteristics and benefits of various WAN technologies
 Fibero SONETo DWDMo CWDM Frame relay Satellite
 Broadband cable DSL/ADSL ISDN
 ATM
 PPP/Multilink PPP MPLS
 GSM/CDMAo LTE/4Go HSPA+o 3Go Edge Dialup WiMAX Metro-Ethernet
 Leased lines
o T-1
o T-3
o E-1
o E-3
o OC3
o OC12
 Circuit switch vs packet switch
1.5 Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate
tools Copper connectors
o RJ-11o RJ-45o RJ-48Co DB-9/RS-232
o DB-25
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o UTP couplero BNC couplero BNC
o F-connectoro 110 blocko 66 block
Copper cableso Shielded vs unshieldedo CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6ao PVC vs plenumo RG-59o RG-6o Straight-through vs crossover vs rollover
Fiber connectors
o ST
o SC
o LC
o MTRJo FC
o Fiber coupler
Fiber cableso Single modeo Multimodeo APC vs UPC
Media converterso Single mode fiber to Ethernet
o Multimode fiber to Etherneto Fiber to coaxialo Single mode to multimode fiberTools
o Cable crimperso Punch down toolo Wire stripperso Snipso OTDRo Cable certifier

1.6 Differentiate between common network topologies
 Mesho Partial
o Full Bus
 Ring Star Hybrid
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Point-to-point
Point-to-multipoint
Client-server
Peer-to-peer

1.7 Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations
 WAN
 MAN
 LAN
 WLANo Hotspot
 PANo Bluetooth
o IR
o NFC
 SCADA/ICS
o ICS servero DCS/closed networko Remote terminal unito Programmable logic controller Medianetso VTC
 ISDN IP/SIP
1.8 Given a scenario, implement and configure the appropriate addressing schema IPv6o Auto-configuration
 EUI 64
o DHCP6
o Link local
o Address structureo Address compressiono Tunneling 6to4, 4to6
 Teredo, miredo
 IPv4o Address structureo Subnettingo APIPAo Classful A, B, C, D
o Classless Private vs public
 NAT/PAT MAC addressing Multicast
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UnicastBroadcast
Broadcast domains vs collision domains

1.9 Explain the basics of routing concepts and protocols
 Loopback interface
 Routing loops Routing tables
 Static vs dynamic routes
 Default route Distance vector routing protocols
o RIP v2
 Hybrid routing protocols
o BGP
 Link state routing protocols
o OSPFo IS-IS Interior vs exterior gateway routing protocols
 Autonomous system numbers
 Route redistribution
 High availabilityo VRRPo Virtual IP
o HSRP Route aggregation
 Routing metricso Hop counts
o MTU, bandwidtho Costso Latencyo Administrative distanceo SPB
1.10 Identify the basics elements of unified communication technologies
 VoIP Video Real time services
o Presenceo Multicast vs unicast
 QoS
o DSCPo COS
 Deviceso UC servers
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o UC deviceso UC gateways
1.11 Compare and contrast technologies that support cloud and virtualization
 Virtualizationo Virtual switcheso Virtual routerso Virtual firewall
o Virtual vs physical NICs
o Software defined networking
 Storage area network
o iSCSIo Jumbo frameo Fibre Channelo Network attached storage
 Cloud conceptso Public IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
o Private IaaS, SaaS, PaaSo Hybrid IaaS, SaaS, PaaSo Community IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
1.12 Given a set of requirements, implement a basic network List of requirements
 Device types/requirements
 Environment limitations
 Equipment limitations
 Compatibility requirements
 Wired/wireless considerations
 Security considerations

2.0 Network operations
2.1 Given a scenario, use appropriate monitoring tools
 Packet/network analyzer
 Interface monitoring tools Port scanner Top talkers/listeners
 SNMP management softwareo Trapo Geto Walko MIBS Alertso Emailo SMS
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Packet flow monitoring
SYSLOG
SIEM
Environmental monitoring toolso Temperatureo Humidity
Power monitoring tools
Wireless survey tools
Wireless analyzers

2.2 Given a scenario, analyze metrics and reports from monitoring and tracking
performance tools Baseline Bottleneck Log management
 Graphing Utilizationo Bandwidtho Storageo Network device CPU
o Network device memoryo Wireless channel utilization
 Link status
 Interface monitoringo Errorso Utilizationo Discards
o Packet dropso Interface resetso Speed and duplex
2.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate resources to support configuration management Archives/backups
 Baselines On-boarding and off-boarding of mobile devices
 NAC
 Documentationo Network diagrams (logical/physical)
o Asset managemento IP address utilizationo Vendor documentationo Internal operating procedures/policies/standards
2.4 Explain the importance of implementing network segmentation
 SCADA systems/Industrial control systems
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Legacy systems
Separate private/public networks
Honeypot/honeynet
Testing lab
Load balancing
Performance optimization
SecurityCompliance

2.5 Given a scenario, install and apply patches and updates
 OS updates Firmware updates
 Driver updates
 Feature changes/updates
 Major vs minor updates
 Vulnerability patches Upgrading vs downgradingo Configuration backup
2.6 Given a scenario, configure a switch using proper features
 VLANo Native VLAN/Default VLANo VTP
 Spanning tree (802.1d)/rapid spanning tree (802.1w)
o Flooding
o Forwarding/blockingo Filtering Interface configurationo Trunking/802.1q
o Tag vs untag VLANs
o Port bonding (LACP)o Port mirroring (local vs remote)o Speed and duplexingo IP address assignmento VLAN assignment
 Default gateway
 PoE and PoE+ (802.3af, 802.3at)
 Switch managemento User/passwordso AAA configurationo Consoleo Virtual terminalso In-band/Out-of-band management
 Managed vs unmanaged
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2.7 Install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure and implement the appropriatetechnologies in support of wireless capable devices
 Small office/home office wireless router Wireless access points
o Device densityo Roamingo Wireless controllers
 VLAN pooling LWAPP Wireless bridge Site surveys
o Heat maps
 Frequencies
o 2.4 Ghz
o 5.0 Ghz
 Channels
 Goodput
 Connection types
o 802.11a-ht
o 802.11g-ht
 Antenna placement
 Antenna typeso Omnidirectionalo Unidirectional
 MIMO/MUMIMO
 Signal strengtho Coverageo Differences between device antennas
 SSID broadcast
 Topologies
o Adhoco Mesho Infrastructure Mobile devices
o Cell phoneso Laptopso Tabletso Gaming devices
o Media devices

3.0 Network security
3.1 Compare and contrast risk related concepts
 Disaster recovery
 Business continuity
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Battery backups/UPS
First responders
Data breachEnd user awareness and training
Single point of failureo Critical nodeso Critical assetso Redundancy
Adherence to standards and policies
Vulnerability scanning
Penetration testing

3.2 Compare and contrast common network vulnerabilities and threats Attacks/threatso Denial of service
 Distributed DoS Botnet
 Traffic spike Coordinated attack Reflective/amplified
 DNS
 NTP
 Smurfing
 Friendly/unintentional DoS Physical attack
 Permanent DoSo ARP cache poisoningo Packet/protocol abuseo Spoofingo Wireless Evil twin Rogue AP
 War driving
 War chalking
 Bluejacking
 Bluesnarfing
 WPA/WEP/WPS attacks
o Brute forceo Session hijackingo Social engineeringo Man-in-the-middle
o VLAN hoppingo Compromised systemo Effect of malware on the networko Insider threat/malicious employee
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o Zero day attacks
Vulnerabilities
o Unnecessary running services
o Open portso Unpatched/legacy systems
o Unencrypted channels
o Clear text credentials
o Unsecure protocols
 TELNET HTTP SLIP
 FTP
 TFTP SNMPv1 and SNMPv2
o TEMPEST/RF emanation

3.3 Given a scenario, implement network hardening techniques
 Anti-malware softwareo Host-basedo Cloud/server-basedo Network-based Switch port securityo DHCP snoopingo ARP inspectiono MAC address filteringo VLAN assignments
 Network segmentation
 Security policies
 Disable unneeded network services
 Use secure protocols
o SSH
o SNMPv3
o TLS/SSLo SFTPo HTTPSo IPsec Access lists
o Web/content filteringo Port filteringo IP filteringo Implicit deny
 Wireless security
o WEP
o WPA/WPA2
 Enterprise Personal
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o TKIP/AES
o 802.1x
o TLS/TTLS
o MAC filtering
User authenticationo CHAP/MSCHAP
o PAP
o EAP
o Kerberos
o Multifactor authenticationo Two-factor authenticationo Single sign-on
Hasheso MD5o SHA

3.4 Compare and contrast physical security controls
 Mantraps
 Network closets
 Video monitoringo IP cameras/CCTVs
 Door access controls
 Proximity readers/key fob
 Biometrics
 Keypad/cipher locks
 Security guard
3.5 Given a scenario, install and configure a basic firewall
 Types of firewallso Host-basedo Network-basedo Software vs hardware
o Application aware/context awareo Small office/home office firewallo Stateful vs stateless inspectiono UTM
 Settings/techniques
o ACL
o Virtual wire vs routedo DMZ
o Implicit denyo Block/allow
 Outbound traffic
 Inbound traffico Firewall placement
 Internal/external
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3.6 Explain the purpose of various network access control models
 802.1x
 Posture assessment
 Guest network
 Persistent vs non-persistent agents
 Quarantine network
 Edge vs access control
3.7 Summarize basic forensic concepts
 First responder Secure the areao Escalate when necessary Document the scene eDiscovery
 Evidence/data collection
 Chain of custody Data transport Forensics report Legal hold

4.0 Troubleshooting
4.1 Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology
 Identify the problem
o Gather informationo Duplicate the problem, if possibleo Question users
o Identify symptoms
o Determine if anything has changedo Approach multiple problems individually Establish a theory of probable causeo Question the obviouso Consider multiple approaches
 Top-to-bottom/bottom-to-top OSI model Divide and conquer
 Test the theory to determine causeo Once theory is confirmed, determine next steps to resolve problem
o If theory is not confirmed, re-establish new theory or escalate
 Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
 Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
 Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventative
measures Document findings, actions, and outcomes
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4.2 Given a scenario, analyze and interpret the output of troubleshooting tools
 Command line tools
o ipconfig
o netstato ifconfig
o ping/ping6/ping -6
o tracert/tracert -6/traceroute6/traceroute -6
o nbtstato nslookup
o arp
o mac address lookup tableo pathping Line testers
 Certifiers Multimeter Cable tester Light meter Toner probe Speed test sites
 Looking glass sites
 WiFi analyzer
 Protocol analyzer

4.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common wireless issues
 Signal loss Interference Overlapping channels
o Mismatched channels
 Signal-to-noise ratio Device saturation
 Bandwidth saturation
 Untested updates
 Wrong SSID
 Power levels
 Open networks Rogue access point Wrong antenna type
 Incompatibilities
 Wrong encryption
 Bounce MIMO AP placement
 AP configurationso LWAPPo Thin vs thick
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Environmental factors
o Concrete wallso Window filmo Metal studs
Wireless standard related issueso Throughput
o Frequency
o Distanceo Channels

4.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues
 Shorts
 Opens
 Incorrect termination (mismatched standards)
o Straight-througho Crossover Cross-talko Near end
o Far end EMI/RFI Distance limitations
 Attenuation/Db loss Bad connector
 Bad wiring
 Split pairs Tx/Rx reverse
 Cable placement
 Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver
4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common fiber cable issues
 Attenuation/Db loss
 SFP/GBIC - cable mismatch Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver Wavelength mismatch
 Fiber type mismatch Dirty connectors
 Connector mismatch Bend radius limitations
 Distance limitations
4.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common network issues
 Incorrect IP configuration/default gateway
 Broadcast storms/switching loop
 Duplicate IP Speed and duplex mismatch
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End-to-end connectivity
Incorrect VLAN assignment
Hardware failure
Misconfigured DHCP
Misconfigured DNS
Incorrect interface/interface misconfiguration
Cable placement
Interface errors
Simultaneous wired/wireless connections
Discovering neighboring devices/nodes
Power failure/power anomalies
MTU/MTU black hole
Missing IP routes
NIC teaming misconfigurationo Active-active vs active-passiveo Multicast vs broadcast

4.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common security issues
 Misconfigured firewall Misconfigured ACLs/applications
 Malware Denial of service
 Open/closed ports
 ICMP related issueso Ping of deatho Unreachable default gateway
 Unpatched firmware/OSs
 Malicious users
o Trustedo Untrusted users
o Packet sniffing
 Authentication issues
o TACACS/RADIUS misconfigurations
o Default passwords/settings
 Improper access/backdoor access ARP issues
 Banner grabbing/OUI
 Domain/local group configurations
 Jamming
4.8 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common WAN issues
 Loss of internet connectivity
 Interface errors
 Split horizon
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DNS issues
Interference
Router configurations
Customer premise equipmento Smart jack/NIU
o Demarco Loopbacko CSU/DSUo Copper line drivers/repeaters
Company security policy
o Throttlingo Blockingo Fair access policy/utilization limits
Satellite issues
o Latency

5.0 Industry standards, practices, and network theory
5.1 Analyze a scenario and determine the corresponding OSI layer Layer 1 – Physical Layer 2 – Data link
 Layer 3 – Network
 Layer 4 – Transport
 Layer 5 – Session
 Layer 6 – Presentation
 Layer 7 – Application
5.2 Explain the basics of network theory and concepts
 Encapsulation/de-encapsulation
 Modulation techniqueso Multiplexingo De-multiplexingo Analog and digital techniqueso TDM
 Numbering systemso Binaryo Hexadecimalo Octal Broadband/base band
 Bit rates vs baud rate Sampling size CDMA CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA Carrier detect/sense
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Wavelength
TCP/IP suiteo ICMPo UDPo TCP
Collision

5.3 Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wireless standard 802.11a
 802.11b
 802.11g
 802.11n
 802.11ac
5.4 Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wired connectivity standard Ethernet standards
o 10BaseT
o 100BaseT
o 1000BaseT
o 1000BaseTX
o 10GBaseT
o 100BaseFX
o 10Base2
o 10GBaseSR
o 10GBaseER
o 10GBaseSWo IEEE 1905.1-2013
 Ethernet over HDMI
 Ethernet over power line Wiring standards
o EIA/TIA 568A/568B
 Broadband standards
o DOCSIS
5.5 Given a scenario, implement the appropriate policies or procedures
 Security policies
o Consent to monitoring Network policies
 Acceptable use policy
 Standard business documents
o SLA
o MOU
o MSA
o SOW
5.6 Summarize safety practices
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Electrical safety
o Grounding
ESD
o Static
Installation safety
o Lifting equipmento Rack installationo Placemento Tool safety
MSDS
Emergency procedureso Building layouto Fire escape plano Safety/emergency exits
o Fail open/fail closeo Emergency alert system
Fire suppression systems
HVAC

5.7 Given a scenario, install and configure equipment in the appropriate location using
best practices
 Intermediate distribution frame
 Main distribution frame Cable managemento Patch panels Power managemento Power converters
o Circuits
o UPS
o Inverters
o Power redundancy Device placement
 Air flow
 Cable trays
 Rack systems
o Server rail racks
o Two-post racks
o Four-post rackso Free-standing racks
 Labelingo Port labelingo System labelingo Circuit labelingo Naming conventions
o Patch panel labeling
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Rack monitoring
Rack security

5.8 Explain the basics of change management procedures Document reason for a change
 Change requesto Configuration procedureso Rollback process
o Potential impact
o Notification
 Approval process Maintenance windowo Authorized downtime
 Notification of change Documentationo Network configurations
o Additions to networko Physical location changes
5.9 Compare and contrast the following ports and protocols
 80
HTTP
 443
HTTPS
 137-139
NetBIOS
 110
POP
 143
IMAP
 25
SMTP
 5060/5061
SIP
 2427/2727
MGCP
 5004/5005
RTP 1720
H.323
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o Connection-oriented
UDPo Connectionless

5.10 Given a scenario, configure and apply the appropriate ports and protocols
 20,21
FTP
 161
SNMP
 22
SSH
 23
Telnet 53
DNS
 67,68
DHCP
 69
TFTP
 445
SMB
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3389

RDP

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Network+ Acronym List
A
AAA
AAAA
ACL
ADSL
AES
AH
AP
APC
APIPA
APT
ARIN
ARP
AS
ASIC
ASP
ATM
AUP
BERT
BGP
BLE
BNC
BootP
BPDU
BRI
BSSID
CAM
CAN
CARP
CAT
CCTV
CDMA
CDMA/CD
CHAP
CIDR
CNAME
COS
CPU
CRAMMD5

Address
Authentication Authorization and Accounting
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting and Address
Access Control List
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Advanced Encryption Standard
Authentication Header
Access Point
Angle Polished Connector
Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing
Advanced Persistent Protocol
American Registry for Internet Numbers
Address Resolution Protocol
Autonomous System
Application Specific Integrated Circuit
Application Service Provider
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
Acceptable Use Policy
Bit-Error Rate Test
Border Gateway Protocol
Bluetooth Low Energy
British Naval Connector/Bayonet Niell-Concelman
Boot Protocol/Bootstrap Protocol
Bridge Protocol Data Unit
Basic Rate Interface
Basic Service Set Identifier
Channel Access MethodCampus Area Network
Common Address Redundancy Protocol
Computer and Telephone
Closed Circuit TV
Code Division Multiple Access
Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
Classless Inter Domain Routing
Canonical NameClass of Service
Central Processing Unit
Challenge-Response Authentication Mechanism–Message Digest 5

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CSMA/CA
CSU
CWDM
dB
DCS
DDoS
DHCP
DLC
DLP
DMZ
DNAT
DNS
DOCSIS
DoS
DSCP
DSL
DSSS
DSU
DWDM
E1
EAP
EDNS
EGP
EIA/TIA
EMI
ESD
ESP
ESSID
EUI
FC
FDM
FHSS
FM
FQDN
FTP
FTPS
GBIC
Gbps
GPG
GRE

Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance
Channel Service Unit
Course Wave Division Multiplexing
Decibels
Distributed Computer System
Distributed Denial of Service
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Data Link Control
Data Leak Prevention
Demilitarized Zone
Destination Network Address Translation
Domain Name Service/Domain Name Server/Domain Name System
Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specification
Denial of Service
Differentiated Services Code Point
Digital Subscriber Line
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Data Service Unit
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
E-Carrier Level 1
Extensible Authentication Protocol
Extension Mechanisms for DNS
Exterior Gateway Protocol
Electronic Industries Alliance/Telecommunication Industries
Association
Electromagnetic InterferenceElectrostatic Discharge
Encapsulated Security Packets
Extended Service Set Identifier
Extended Unique Identifier
Fibre Channel
Frequency Division Multiplexing
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Frequency Modulation
Fully Qualified Domain Name
File Transfer Protocol
File Transfer Protocol Security
Gigabit Interface Converter
Gigabits per second
GNU Privacy Guard
Generic Routing Encapsulation

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GSM
HDLC
HDMI
HIDS
HIPS
HSPA
HSRP
HT
HTTP
HTTPS
HVAC
Hz
IaaS
IANA
ICA
ICANN
ICMP
ICS
IDF
IDS
IEEE
IGMP
IGP
IKE
IMAP4
InterNIC
IP
IPS
IPsec
IPv4
IPv6
ISAKMP
ISDN
IS-IS
ISP
IT
ITS
IV
Kbps
KVM
L2F

Global System for Mobile Communications
High-Level Data Link Control
High Definition Multimedia Interface
Host Intrusion Detection System
Host Intrusion Prevention System
High-Speed Packet Access
Hot Standby Router Protocol
High Throughput
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Hertz
Infrastructure as a Service
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
Independent Computer ArchitectureInternet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Internet Control Message Protocol
Internet Connection Sharing/Industrial Control System
Intermediate Distribution Frame
Intrusion Detection System
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Internet Group Multicast Protocol
Interior Gateway Protocol
Internet Key ExchangeInternet Message Access Protocol version 4Internet Network Information Center
Internet Protocol
Intrusion Prevention System
Internet Protocol Security
Internet Protocol version 4Internet Protocol version 6
Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol
Integrated Services Digital Network
Intermediate System to Intermediate System
Internet Service Provider
Information Technology
Intelligent Transportation System
Initialization Vector
Kilobits per second
Keyboard Video Mouse
Layer 2 Forwarding

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L2TP
LACP
LAN
LC
LDAP
LEC
LED
LLC
LTE
LWAPP
MAC
MAN
Mbps
MBps
MDF
MDI
MDIX
MGCP
MIB
MIBS
MIMO
MLA
MLA
MMF
MOU
MPLS
MS-CHAP
MSA
MSDS
MT-RJ
MTU
MUMIMO
MX
NAC
NAS
NAT
NCP
NetBEUINetBIOSNFS
NIC

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
Link Aggregation Control Protocol
Local Area Network
Local Connector
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Local Exchange CarrierLight Emitting Diode
Logical Link Control
Long Term Evolution
Light Weight Access Point Protocol
Media Access Control/Medium Access Control
Metropolitan Area Network
Megabits per second
Megabytes per second
Main Distribution FrameMedia Dependent Interface
Media Dependent Interface Crossover
Media Gateway Control Protocol
Management Information BaseManagement Information Bases
Multiple Input, Multiple Output
Master License Agreement
Multilateral Agreement
Multimode Fiber
Memorandum of Understanding
Multi-Protocol Label Switching
Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
Master Service Agreement
Material Safety Data Sheet
Mechanical Transfer-Registered Jack
Maximum Transmission Unit
Multiuser Multiple Input, Multiple Output
Mail Exchanger
Network Access Control
Network Attached Storage
Network Address Translation
Network Control Protocol
Network Basic Input/Output Extended User Interface
Network Basic Input/Output System
Network File Service
Network Interface Card

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NIDS
NIPS
NIU
nm
NNTP
NTP
OCx
OS
OSI
OSPF
OTDR
OUI
PaaS
PAN
PAP
PAT
PC
PDU
PGP
PKI
PoE
POP
POP3
POTS
PPP
PPPoE
PPTP
PRI
PSK
PSTN
PTP
PTR
PVC
QoS
RADIUS
RARP
RAS
RDP
RF
RFI
RG

Network Intrusion Detection System
Network Intrusion Prevention System
Network Interface Unit
Nanometer
Network News Transport Protocol
Network Time Protocol
Optical Carrier
Operating Systems
Open Systems Interconnect
Open Shortest Path First
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
Organizationally Unique Identifier
Platform as a Service
Personal Area Network
Password Authentication Protocol
Port Address Translation
Personal Computer
Protocol Data Unit
Pretty Good Privacy
Public Key Infrastructure
Power over Ethernet
Post Office Protocol
Post Office Protocol version 3
Plain Old Telephone System
Point-to-Point Protocol
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
Point-to-Point Tunneling ProtocolPrimary Rate Interface
Pre-Shared Key
Public Switched Telephone Network
Point-to-Point
Pointer
Permanent Virtual Circuit
Quality of Service
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
Remote Access Service
Remote Desktop Protocol
Radio Frequency
Radio Frequency Interference
Radio Guide

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RIP
RJ
RSA
RSH
RTP
RTSP
RTT
SA
SaaS
SC
SCADA
SCP
SDLC
SDP
SDSL
SFP
SFTP
SGCP
SHA
SIEM
SIP
SLA
SLIP
SMF
SMS
SMTP
SNAT
SNMP
SNTP
SOA
SOHO
SONET
SOW
SPB
SPI
SPS
SSH
SSID
SSL
ST
STP

Routing Internet Protocol
Registered Jack
Rivest, Shamir, Adelman
Remote Shell
Real Time Protocol
Real Time Streaming Protocol
Round Trip Time or Real Transfer Time
Security Association
Software as a Service
Standard Connector/Subscriber Connector
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Secure Copy Protocol
Software Development Life Cycle
Session Description Protocol
Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line
Small Form-factor Pluggable
Secure File Transfer Protocol
Simple Gateway Control Protocol
Secure Hash Algorithm
Security Information and Event Management
Session Initiation Protocol
Service Level Agreement
Serial Line Internet Protocol
Single Mode Fiber
Short Message Service
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Static Network Address Translation/Source Network Address
Translation
Simple Network Management Protocol
Simple Network Time Protocol
Start of Authority
Small Office/Home Office
Synchronous Optical Network
Statement of Work
Shortest Path Bridging
Stateful Packet Inspection
Standby Power Supply
Secure Shell
Service Set Identifier
Secure Sockets Layer
Straight Tip or Snap Twist
Spanning Tree Protocol / Shielded Twisted Pair

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SVC
SYSLOG
T1
TA
TACACSTACACS+TCP
TCP / IP
TDM
TDR
Telco
TFTP
TKIP
TLS
TMS
TOS
TTL
TTLS
UC
UDP
UNC
UPC
UPS
URL
USB
UTM
UTP
VDSL
VLAN
VNC
VoIP
VPN
VRRP
VTC
VTP
WAN
WAP
WEP
WINS
WLAN
WMS

Switched Virtual Circuit
System Log
Terrestrial Carrier Level 1
Terminal Adaptor
Terminal Access Control Access Control System
Terminal Access Control Access Control System+
Transmission Control Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Time Division Multiplexing
Time Domain Reflectometer
Telephone Company
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
Transport Layer Security
Transportation Management System
Type of Service
Time to Live
Tunneled Transport Layer Security
Unified Communications
User Datagram Protocol
Universal Naming Convention
Ultra Polished Connector
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Uniform Resource Locator
Universal Serial Bus
Unified Threat Management
Unshielded Twisted Pair
Variable Digital Subscriber Line
Virtual Local Area Network
Virtual Network Connection
Voice over IP
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Video Teleconference
VLAN Trunk Protocol
Wide Area Network
Wireless Application Protocol/Wireless Access Point
Wired Equivalent Privacy
Window Internet Name Service
Wireless Local Area Network
Warehouse Management System

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WPA
WPS
www
XDSL
XML
Zeroconf

WiFi Protected Access
WiFi Protected Setup
World Wide Web
Extended Digital Subscriber LineeXtensible Markup Language
Zero Configuration

Network+ Proposed Hardware and Software List** CompTIA has included this sample list of hardware and software to assist candidates
as they prepare for the Network+ exam. This list may also be helpful for training
companies who wish to create a lab component to their training offering. The bulleted
lists below each topic are a sample list and not exhaustive.
Equipment
 Optical and copper patch panels
 Punch downs blocks (110) Layer 3 switch/router Layer 2 switch
 Firewall
 VPN concentrator
 DHCP server
 DNS server
 IDS/IPS Wireless access point Two basic PCs
 Media converters
 Configuration terminal (with telnet and SSH)
 VoIP system (including a phone)
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KVM switch

Spare hardware
 NICs Power supplies
 GBICs SFPs Switch Hub
 Wireless access point UPS
Spare parts
 Patch cables
 RJ-45 connectors, modular jacks
 RJ-11 connectors
 Cable spool Coaxial cable spool
 F-connectors
 Fiber connectors
 Antennas
 Bluetooth/wireless adapters Console cables
Tools
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Telco/network crimper
Cable tester
Punch down tool
Cable striper
Coaxial crimper
Wire cutter
Tone generator
Fiber termination kit
Snips
Butt set
Optical power meter

Software Packet sniffer
 Protocol analyzer
 Terminal emulation software
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Linux/Windows OSs
Software firewall
Software IDS/IPS
Network mapper
Virtual network environment
WiFi analyzer
Spectrum analyzer
Antimalware software
Network monitoring software

Other
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Sample network documentation
Sample logs
Defective cables
Sample malware/viruses

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