Chapter 5. Domain 5 Network Tools

CompTIA Network+ exam objectives covered in this chapter:

  • 5.1 Given a scenario, select the appropriate command line interface tool and interpret the output to verify functionality

    • Traceroute

    • Ipconfig

    • Ifconfig

    • Ping

    • Arp Ping

    • Arp

    • Nslookup

    • Hostname

    • Dig

    • Mtr

    • Route

    • Nbtstat

    • Netstat

  • 5.2 Explain the purpose of network scanners

    • Packet sniffers

    • Intrusion detection software

    • Intrusion prevention software

    • Port scanners

  • 5.3 Given a scenario, utilize the appropriate hardware tools

    • Cable testers

    • Protocol analyzer

    • Certifiers

    • TDR

    • OTDR

    • Multimeter

    • Toner probe

    • Butt set

    • Punch down tool

    • Cable stripper

    • Snips

    • Voltage event recorder

    • Temperature monitor

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