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1.0 Network Technologies

1.1 Explain the function of common networking protocols

• TCP
• FTP
• UDP
• TCP/IP suite
• DHCP
• TFTP
• DNS
• HTTP(S)
• ARP
• SIP (VoIP)
• RTP (VoIP)
• SSH
• POP3
• NTP
• IMAP4
• Telnet
• SMTP
• SNMP2/3
• ICMP
• IGMP
• TLS

1.2 Identify commonly used TCP and UDP default ports

TCP ports

• FTP – 20, 21
• SSH – 22
• TELNET – 23
• SMTP – 25
• DNS – 53
• HTTP – 80
• POP3 – 110
• NTP – 123
• IMAP4 – 143
• HTTPS – 443

UDP ports

• TFTP – 69
• DNS – 53
• BOOTPS/DHCP – 67
• SNMP – 161

1.3 Identify the following address formats

• IPv6
• IPv4
• MAC addressing


1.4 Given a scenario, evaluate the proper use of the following addressing

technologies and addressing schemes Addressing Technologies

• Subnetting
• Classful vs. classless (e.g. CIDR, Supernetting)
• NAT
• PAT
• SNAT
• Public vs. private
• DHCP (static, dynamic APIPA)
Addressing schemes
• Unicast
• Multicast
• Broadcast

1.5 Identify common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols

Link state

• OSPF
• IS-IS
Distance vector
• RIP
• RIPv2
• BGP
Hybrid
• EIGRP

1.6 Explain the purpose and properties of routing

• IGP vs. EGP
• Static vs. dynamic
• Next hop
• Understanding routing tables and how they pertain to path selection
• Explain convergence (steady state)

1.7 Compare the characteristics of wireless communication standards

• 802.11 a/b/g/n
o Speeds
o Distance
o Channels
o Frequency
• Authentication and encryption
o WPA
o WEP
o RADIUS
o TKIP


2.0 Network Media and Topologies

2.1 Categorize standard cable types and their properties

Type:

• CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6
• STP, UTP
• Multimode fiber, single-mode fiber
• Coaxial
o RG-59
o RG-6
• Serial
• Plenum vs. Non-plenum
Properties:
• Transmission speeds
• Distance
• Duplex
• Noise immunity (security, EMI)
• Frequency

2.2 Identify common connector types

• RJ-11
• RJ-45
• BNC
• SC
• ST
• LC
• RS-232

2.3 Identify common physical network topologies

• Star
• Mesh
• Bus
• Ring
• Point to point
• Point to multipoint
• Hybrid

2.4 Given a scenario, differentiate and implement appropriate wiring standards

• 568A
• 568B
• Straight vs. cross-over
• Rollover
• Loopback


2.5 Categorize WAN technology types and properties

Type:

• Frame relay
• E1/T1
• ADSL
• SDSL
• VDSL
• Cable modem
• Satellite
• E3/T3
• OC-x
• Wireless
• ATM
• SONET
• MPLS
• ISDN BRI
• ISDN PRI
• POTS
• PSTN Properties
Circuit switch
• Packet switch
• Speed
• Transmission media
• Distance

2.6 Categorize LAN technology types and properties

Types:

• Ethernet
• 10BaseT
• 100BaseTX
• 100BaseFX
• 1000BaseT
• 1000BaseX
• 10GBaseSR
• 10GBaseLR
• 10GBaseER
• 10GBaseSW
• 10GBaseLW
• 10GBaseEW
• 10GBaseT
Properties
• CSMA/CD
• Broadcast
• Collision
• Bonding
• Speed
• Distance


2.7 Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics

• Peer to peer
• Client/server
• VPN
• VLAN

2.8 Install components of wiring distribution

• Vertical and horizontal cross connects
• Patch panels
• 66 block
• MDFs
• IDFs
• 25 pair
• 100 pair
• 110 block
• Demarc
• Demarc extension
• Smart jack
• Verify wiring installation
• Verify wiring termination

3.0 Network Devices

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
o Configure appropriate encryption
o Configure channels and frequencies
o Set ESSID and beacon
• Verify installation

4.0 Network Management

4.1 Explain the function of each layer of the OSI model

• Layer 1 – physical
• Layer 2 – data link
• Layer 3 – network
• Layer 4 – transport
• Layer 5 – session
• Layer 6 – presentation
• Layer 7 – application

4.2 Identify types of configuration management documentation

• Wiring schematics
• Physical and logical network diagrams
• Baselines
• Policies, procedures and configurations
• Regulations

4.3 Given a scenario, evaluate the network based on configuration management

documentation

• Compare wiring schematics, physical and logical network diagrams,
baselines, policies and procedures and configurations to network devices
and infrastructure
• Update wiring schematics, physical and logical network diagrams,
configurations and job logs as needed

4.4 Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues

using the following:

• Network monitoring utilities (e.g. packet sniffers, connectivity software, load
testing, throughput testers)
• System logs, history logs, event logs


4.5 Explain different methods and rationales for network performance
optimization Methods:

• QoS
• Traffic shaping
• Load balancing
• High availability
• Caching engines
• Fault tolerance
Reasons:
• Latency sensitivity
• High bandwidth applications
o VoIP
o Video applications
• Uptime

4.6 Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting

methodology

• Information gathering – identify symptoms and problems
• Identify the affected areas of the network
• Determine if anything has changed
• Establish the most probable cause
• Determine if escalation is necessary
• Create an action plan and solution identifying potential effects
• Implement and test the solution
• Identify the results and effects of the solution
• Document the solution and the entire process

4.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an

appropriate solution Physical issues:

• Cross talk
• Nearing crosstalk
• Near End crosstalk
• Attenuation
• Collisions
• Shorts
• Open impedance mismatch (echo)
• Interference
Logical issues:
• Port speed
• Port duplex mismatch
• Incorrect VLAN
• Incorrect IP address
• Wrong gateway
• Wrong DNS
• Wrong subnet mask
Issues that should be identified but escalated:
o Switching loop
o Routing loop
o Route problems
o Proxy arp
o Broadcast storms
Wireless Issues:
o Interference (bleed, environmental factors)
o Incorrect encryption
o Incorrect channel
o Incorrect frequency
o ESSID mismatch
o Standard mismatch (802.11 a/b/g/n)
o Distance
o Bounce
o Incorrect antenna placement


5.0 Network Tools

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

6.0 Network Security

6.1 Explain the function of hardware and software security devices

• Network based firewall
• Host based firewall
• IDS
• IPS
• VPN concentrator

6.2 Explain common features of a firewall

• Application layer vs. network layer
• Stateful vs. stateless
• Scanning services
• Content filtering
• Signature identification
• Zones

6.3 Explain the methods of network access security

Filtering:

• ACL
o MAC filtering
o IP filtering
• Tunneling and encryption
o SSL VPN
o VPN
o L2TP
o PPTP
o IPSEC
• Remote access
o RAS
o RDP
o PPPoE
o PPP
o VNC
o ICA

6.4 Explain methods of user authentication

• PKI
• Kerberos
• AAA
o RADIUS
o TACACS+
• Network access control
o 802.1x
• CHAP
• MS-CHAP
• EAP


6.5 Explain issues that affect device security

• Physical security
• Restricting local and remote access
• Secure methods vs. unsecure methods
o SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3, SFTP, SCP
o TELNET, HTTP, FTP, RSH, RCP, SNMPv1/2

6.6 Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques
Security threats

• DoS
• Viruses
• Worms
• Attackers
• Man in the middle
• Smurf
• Rogue access points
• Social engineering (phishing)
Mitigation techniques
• Policies and procedures
• User training
• Patches and updates

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