Computer Networks/Architecture/Devices

This lesson covers network devices.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the devices portion of Network+ certification include:^[1]

• Explain the functions and applications of various network devices
  • Router
  • Switch
  • Multilayer switch
  • Firewall
  • HIDS
  • IDS/IPS
  • Access point (wireless/wired)
  • Content filter
  • Load balancer
  • Hub
  • Analog modem
  • Packet shaper
  • VPN concentrator

Readings

1. Read Wikipedia: Networking hardware.

Multimedia

1. Watch YouTube: Common Network Devices - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
2. Watch YouTube: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
3. Watch YouTube: Content Filters - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
4. Watch YouTube: Load Balancers - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
5. Watch YouTube: Packet Shapers - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.
6. Watch YouTube: VPN Concentrators - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.1.

References