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Network+/Architecture/Devices

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This lesson covers network devices.

Objectives and Skills

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Objectives and skills for the devices portion of Network+ certification include:[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

Readings

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  1. Read Wikipedia: Networking hardware.

Multimedia

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  1. Watch YouTube: Common Network Devices - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
  2. Watch YouTube: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
  3. Watch YouTube: Content Filters - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
  4. Watch YouTube: Load Balancers - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
  5. Watch YouTube: Packet Shapers - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
  6. Watch YouTube: VPN Concentrators - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.

Activities

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References

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