Network Pro

Revision: 05/14/2021

Hardware

Implement components and cabling solutions

• Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks
• Implement physical security
• Configure an iSCSI initiator and target
• Connect computer and network components
• Update firmware
• Configure a load balancing server

Implement wired and wireless devices

• Design indoor and outdoor wireless networks
• Implement an enterprise wireless network
• Create a home wireless network
• Connect patch panel cables
• Connect network components
• Configure NIC teaming

Configuration

Configure IP addressing

• Configure IP addresses
• Configure an IPv6 address
• Deploy NAT

Configure routers and switches

• Configure switches
• Configure ports
• Implement Spanning Tree
• Implement QoS
• Configure routers

Configure wireless and VoIP

• Connect smart devices
• Connect mobile devices
• Configure VoIP
• Configure trunking
• Configure NTP

Management

Manage DHCP services

• Implement a DHCP server
• Configure DHCP options
• Configure DHCP snooping
• Configure a DHCP relay agent

Manage DNS services

• Configure DNS addresses
• Create standard DNS zones
• Explore nslookup

Manage device discovery and VLANs

• Scan for IoT devices
• Scan networks
• Create and configure VLANs

Manage backup and restore tasks

• Back up files with File History
• Recover a file from File History

Security

Secure firewalls and security appliances

• Configure a host firewall
• Configure a perimeter firewall
• Configure a screened subnet
• Configure a security appliance

Secure switches and wireless networks

• Secure switches
• Disable switch ports
• Secure an enterprise wireless network
• Secure a home wireless network
• Secure email accounts on mobile devices

Secure services and passwords

• Disable network services
• Enable and disable Linux services
• Configure account password policies
• Change Linux passwords

Secure remote connections and VPNs

• Allow remote desktop connections
• Configure a remote access VPN
• Configure a mobile device VPN connection

 Secure network exploits

• Implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS)
• Respond to social engineering exploits
• Perform on-path attacks
• Crack a password
• Identify poisoning attacks

Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot configuration and services

• Explore IP configuration
• Troubleshoot IP configuration
• Troubleshoot DNS records
• Troubleshoot with a network protocol analyzer

Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity

• Explore physical connectivity
• Troubleshoot physical connectivity
• Troubleshoot wireless network problems