CompTIA A+ Cert, (Part 6 of 13): SOHO, Mobile, and Printers
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CompTIA A+ Cert, (Part 6 of 13): SOHO, Mobile, and Printers

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Updated Jan 21, 2020
In this course we’ll start out by talking about SOHO networks. SOHO is an acronym for Small Office Home Office. We’ll cover many of the considerations you must consider when setting up a SOHO network. Next we’ll cover laptops including parts, performance, and other factors to keep in mind. Then we’ll move on to mobile devices, including specific types, configuration and other items of interest. Then we’ll finish off the course with Printers, any network will need to have a print. We’ll cover MFD, Multi Function Device printers, how printers work including laser to dot matrix.

Lesson 1:

  • SOHO Networks
  • Firewalls and SOHO Networks
  • Software Firewalls
  • DMZs
  • NAT Implementations
  • WPS
  • Basic QoS
  • 802.11 Wireless Standards
  • WAPs
  • SSID
  • Encryption
  • Wireless Encryption Types
  • Router Settings and Configurations.

Lesson 2:

  • Common SOHO Security Methods
  • Wireless Security
  • SOHO Wireless Security Methods
  • Wireless Client Configuration Options.

Lesson 3:

  • Supporting Laptops
  • Laptops
  • Laptops (Continued)
  • Laptop Hardware Components
  • Types of Laptop Displays
  • Laptop Display Components
  • Internal Laptop Components.

Lesson 4:

  • Laptop Expansion Options
  • Laptop Expansions Demo
  • Special Function Keys
  • Special Function Demo
  • Laptop Docking Solutions
  • Laptop Locks
  • Laptop Lock Demo
  • Laptop Power Supplies and Batteries
  • Auto-Switching and Fixed Input Power Supplies
  • Laptop Cooling Considerations
  • Laptop Cooling Demo
  • General Laptop Support Guidelines.

Lesson 5:

  • What is Mobile Technology?
  • Mobile Operating Systems
  • Smartphones
  • Tablet PCs
  • Tablet vs. Laptops
  • Mobile Operating System Features.

Lesson 6:

  • Mobile Security
  • Mobile Device Security Techniques
  • Network Configuration Settings
  • Bluetooth Configuration Methods
  • The Bluetooth Pairing Process
  • Data Synchronization
  • Synchronization Requirements
  • Email Configuration Methods
  • Email Server and Configuration.

Lesson 7:

  • Printers
  • An MFD
  • Laser Printers
  • The Laser Print Process
  • Inkjet Printers
  • The Inkjet Print Process
  • Duplexing
  • Thermal Printers
  • Thermal Print Processes
  • Impact Printers
  • The Impact Print Process.

Lesson 8:

  • Technical Printer Components
  • Printer Supplies and Media
  • Printer Driver Types
  • Printer Driver Compatibility
  • Local & Network-Based Printers
  • Print Device Sharing
  • Printer Configuration Options
  • Printer Maintenance.