Chapter 5Networking Fundamentals

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ 220-1101 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 2.2 Compare and contrast common networking hardware.
    • Routers
    • Switches
      • Managed
      • Unmanaged
    • Access points
    • Patch panel
    • Firewall
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
      • Injectors
      • Switch
      • PoE standards
    • Hub
    • Cable modem
    • Digital subscriber line (DSL)
    • Optical networking terminal (ONT)
    • Network interface card (NIC)
    • Software-defined networking (SDN)
  • 2.7 Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features.
    • Network types
      • Local area network (LAN)
      • Wide area network (WAN)
      • Personal area network (PAN)
      • Metropolitan area network (MAN)
      • Storage area network (SAN)
      • Wireless local area network (WLAN)
  • 3.1 Explain basic cable ...

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