Description

• Be able to differentiate between peer-to-peer and server-based networks.
• Be able to identify a network topology.
• Understand the different types of network cabling.
• Be able to explain the differences between various network access methods.
• Understand Ethernet issues.
• Identify OSI model layers.
• Be able to explain when a specific network protocol is used.
• Understand the difference between a MAC address and an IP address.
• Be able to correctly apply IP addressing concepts.
• Understand the purpose of DHCP, WINS, and DNS.
• Be able to properly configure a NIC for network connectivity.
• Be able to use common network troubleshooting tools.
• Be able to access a network printer.
• Understand dial-up networking concepts and define commonly used network terms.
• Be able to define and label the basic parts of a wireless network.
• Know that wireless networks operate at layers 1 and 2 of the OSI model.
• Understand the difference between the two main types of wireless networks: ad hoc and
infrastructure.
• Know the three types of wireless NICs.
• Understand the difference between a BSS and an ESS.
• Be able to explain the purpose of an SSID and channel ID.
• Know the three non-overlapping channel IDs used by the 802.11b standard.
• Understand the purpose of a wireless repeater.
• Be able to explain the basic differences between antennas and explain the concept of
attenuation.
• Know the difference between dBd and dBi.
• Know the purpose and importance of a site survey.
• Understand the difference between 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.
• Understand the basics of wireless network security.