A+ Certification/Exam Objectives/Networking

The second domain on the 220-1001 exam is Networking. With networking, you have to be able to set up small office/home office (SOHO) networks, understand a variety of simple networks and know how to use a set of networking tools.

This domain is about 20% of the exam.

The objectives listed below will give you a general sense of what you need to know.

Objectives

Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes

Ports and protocols
TCP vs. UDP

Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices

Routers
Switches
Access points
Cloud-based network controller
Firewall
Network interface card
Repeater
Hub
Cable/DSL modem
Bridge
Patch panel
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Ethernet over Power

Given a scenario, install and configure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network

Router/switch functionality
Access point settings
IP addressing
NIC configuration
End-user device configuration
IoT device configuration
Cable/DSL modem configuration
Firewall settings
QoS
Wireless settings

Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols

802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
802.11ac
Frequencies
Channels
Bluetooth
NFC
RFID
Zigbee
Z-Wave
3G
4G
5G
LTE

Summarise the properties and purposes of services provided by networked hosts

Server roles
Internet appliance
Legacy/embedded systems

Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features

Internet connection types
Network types

Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools

Crimper
Cable stripper
Multimeter
Tone generator and probe
Cable tester
Loopback plug
Punchdown tool
WiFi analyzer

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