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Network Plus Tutorial

The Network plus series provides an overview of networking principles and practices. It is designed to prepare the student to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam. Topics include network topologies, operating systems, transmission media and network components. The series also covers the OSI Reference Model, common networking protocols with a focus on TCP/IP, and remote connectivity methods and protocols, as well as network planning, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

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Topology and Operating Systems

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Network Media

These are self-paced, internet-based Network plus tutorials -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend.

The following Network plus courses are available online:

Topology and Operating Systems explains common physical and logical network topologies. This course also provides an overview of major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows NT, Novell Netware, and UNIX.
Network Media and Elements explains the advantages of various network transmission media and the connectors used with these media. This course also explains the attributes and functions of common network elements.
Network Installation explains how to plan, implement and document an effective network installation.
OSI Reference Model and the Physical Layer provides an overview of the OSI reference model of data communication networks. This course also explains devices that pertain to the physical layer.
Data Link Layer provides an overview of IEEE 802.x specifications. This course then discusses in depth the three most common specifications: 802.2, 802.3 and 802.5.
Understanding TCP/IP explains concepts related to the Network and Transport layers of the OSI Reference model. This course then provides an overview of TCP/IP fundamentals.
TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities shows how to perform common TCP/IP administrative tasks.
Remote Connectivity provides an overview of remote connectivity concepts and protocols, including PPP, SLIP, PPTP and ISDN, and shows the user how to install and configure a modem for dial-up networking.
Security, Maintenance and Support provides an overview of good network security practices. This course also shows users how to obtain and implement software patches and upgrades, and discusses backup and antivirus procedures.
Troubleshooting shows users how to take a systematic approach to troubleshooting network problems.

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.