Overview/Description
Network architecture is the complete framework of a computer network. Explore architectural concepts, including wired and wireless topologies, network types, technologies facilitating the Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless technologies.

Target Audience
Network administrators, network technicians, network installers, helpdesk technicians, IT cable installers, and any other professionals working with computer networks

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Network+ N10-007: Network Topologies & Technologies

start the course.

recognize the characteristics and differences of logical and physical, start, ring, mesh, and bus topologies

list the main characteristics of the ad hoc and infrastructure wireless topologies

recognize the features and benefits of using LAN, WLAN, MAN, WAN, CAN, and SAN

describe technologies that facilitate the Internet of Things, such as Z-Wave, ANT, Bluetooth, NFC, IR, RFID, and 802.11

list the various wired and wireless topologies

identify scenarios in which to implement 802.11 standards, including a, b, g, n, and ac

identify scenarios in which to implement cellular technologies, such as GSM, TDMA, and CDMA

provide scenarios in which to configure frequencies, such as 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz

list the various speed and distance requirements for wireless technologies, based on given scenarios

provide a scenario and configure channel bandwidth

provide a scenario and configure channel bonding

provide scenarios on when and how to configure MIMO/MU-MIMO

use unidirectional and omnidirectional antennas, given a certain scenario

provide a scenario and configure a wireless site survey

configure wireless standards such as a, b, g, n, and ac

Course Number:
cs_ctnp_a03_it_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate