Computer Support/Networking/Devices

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This lesson covers networking devices.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the networking devices portion of A+ certification include:[1]

Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features.
  • Hub
  • Switch
  • Router
  • Access point
  • Bridge
  • Modem
  • Firewall
  • Patch panel
  • Repeaters/extenders
  • Ethernet over Power
  • Power over Ethernet injector

Readings

  1. Read Wikipedia: Computer network
  2. Read Wikipedia: Ethernet hub
  3. Read Wikipedia: Network switch
  4. Read Wikipedia: Router (computing)
  5. Read Wikipedia: Wireless access point
  6. Read Wikipedia: Bridging (networking)
  7. Read Wikipedia: Modem
  8. Read Wikipedia: Firewall (computing)
  9. Read Wikipedia: Patch panel
  10. Read Wikipedia: Repeater
  11. Read Wikipedia: Power-line communication #Home networking (LAN)
  12. Read Wikipedia: Power over Ethernet

Multimedia

  1. Watch YouTube: Network Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 2.8

References

  1. ↑ CompTIA: A+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam 220-901
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