Chapter 3. Domain 3 Network Devices

CompTIA Network+ exam objectives covered in this chapter:

  • 3.1 Install, configure, and differentiate between common network devices

    • Hub

    • Repeater

    • Modem

    • NIC

    • Media converters

    • Basic switch

    • Bridge

    • Wireless access point

    • Basic router

    • Basic firewall

    • Basic DHCP server

  • 3.2 Identify the functions of specialized network devices

    • Multilayer switch

    • Content switch

    • IDS/IPS

    • Load balancer

    • Multifunction network devices

    • DNS server

    • Bandwidth shaper

    • Proxy server

    • CSU/DSU

  • 3.3 Explain the advanced features of a switch

    • PoE

    • Spanning tree

    • VLAN

    • Trunking

    • Port mirroring

    • Port authentication

  • 3.4 Implement a basic wireless network

    • Install client

    • Access point placement

    • Install access point

    • Configure appropriate encryption

    • Configure channels and frequencies

    • Set ESSID and beacon

    • Verify ...

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