CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks
51mBeginner2022-03-09
Authors

Mike Meyers
Expert on CompTIA, Founder of Total Seminars, LLC
Joe Ramm
Networking Expert and Instructor
Course details
Join instructors Mike Meyers and Joe Ramm in this series that prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008), one of the most important entry-level certifications in the IT industry. In this first installment, Mike and Joe go over the basics of the certification, starting with what the exam covers, the components of the exam, and what you can do once you’re certified. They cover the aspects of Network+ you need to know, including: Network modeling, the OSI seven-layer model, data frames, MAC addresses, broadcast vs. unicast, IP addressing, and packets and ports. If you’re relatively new to the IT industry and looking to bolster your knowledge and your credentials, check out this series.
Skills covered
Network AdministrationCert PrepNetwork and System Administration
Concepts
Introduction
- Introduction
- What's on the Network+ exam
- What can you do with a Network+ certification
Network Models
- What is a model
- The OSI model
- Meet the frame
- The MAC address
- Broadcast vs. unicast
- Introduction to IP addressing
- Packets and ports