Computer Support/Networking/Devices

This lesson covers networking devices.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the networking devices portion of A+ certification include:

Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features.

• Hub
• Switch
• Router
• Access point
• Bridge
• Modem
• Firewall
• Patch panel
• Repeaters/extenders
• Ethernet over Power
• Power over Ethernet injector

Readings

1. Wikipedia: Computer network
2. Wikipedia: Ethernet hub
3. Wikipedia: Network switch
4. Wikipedia: Router (computing)
5. Wikipedia: Wireless access point
6. Wikipedia: Bridging (networking)
7. Wikipedia: Modem
8. Wikipedia: Firewall (computing)
9. Wikipedia: Patch panel
10. Wikipedia: Repeater
11. Wikipedia: Power-line communication #Home networking (LAN)
12. Wikipedia: Power over Ethernet

Multimedia

1. YouTube: Network Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.8