Network Implementation for CompTIA Network+
Understanding the key protocols in switching and wireless are of great value to a network technician. This course will teach you how switches and wireless are used in business networks needed for the CompTIA Network+ exam.
What you'll learn
Network technicians are often tasked with installing switches and wireless access points, and understanding how this hardware is used is an important skill in networking. In this course, Network Implementation for CompTIA Network+, you’ll learn how mid to large size businesses use switching and wireless technology in their networks. First, you’ll explore VLANs and learn how they are used to keep traffic separate and secure. Next, you’ll discover how Spanning Tree Protocol can prevent network loops while creating redundant links. Finally, you’ll learn the key components of wireless networks, including encryption and authentication methods. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of network hardware needed for the CompTIA Network+ exam.
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About the author
Ross has had a diverse career. He has a Structural Engineering degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, but gave up the career shortly after graduating from college. Beginning in 1997, Ross began officially working in IT, implementing and supporting a paperless work order system for a Natural Gas Utility in Illinois. Since then, Ross has spent his years teaching and managing data networks. Ross spent 7 years at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, supporting and managing the large ... more