CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901: Network Protocols and Cabling

Course Overview

Computers communicate with each other over a network by using a pre-established set of communications protocols such as TCP/IP. It’s important to understand those protocols, and how IP addresses are assigned within a network. Most networks require cabling, and it’s important to understand what cabling options are available, and when to use each type. This course covers network protocols, and goes into detail on setting up an IP addressing scheme using either IPv4 or IPv6. It also describes all of the different network cabling options, along with the cable connectors that interface with them.

Target Audience

This path is intended for anyone who wishes to enter the IT professional field, and requires entry-level training to get them started with a career in technical support.

Learning Objectives

• describe OSI model and protocol
• describe IPv4 addresses
• describe fiber connector types
• compare public and private
• describe subnet mask
• describe prefix notation
• describe TCP/IP UDP and ports-gateways
• describe APIPA
• compare TCP and UDP
• describe CP, IP, UDP, and ports and protocols list
• describe common protocols
• describe why to choose IPv6
• describe how to compress an IPv6 address
• describe DNS
• identify protocols and ports
• describe unshielded and shielded cables
• compare PVC and plenum
• describe cable ratings
• describe EIA TIA 568-A 568-B
• describe PoE
• describe coaxial cable
• describe coaxial RG cables
• describe RJ-11 jacks
• describe fiber optic cables
• describe fiber connector types
• identify fiber optic connectors