CompTIA's popular Network+ certification will be upgraded in early 2005 to cover advances in networking technology and reflect changes in associated job tasks. The revised exam will place greater emphasis on network implementation and support, and will include expanded coverage of wireless networking topics. Network+ certification validates skills equivalent to nine months practical networking experience, and those earning the Network+ certificate will have the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot today’s basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols.

This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.