CompTIA Network+ All-In-One Exam Guide, 5th Edition (Exam N10-005), 5th Edition

CHAPTER 7TCP/IP Basics

The CompTIA Network+ certification exam expects you to know how to

• 1.3 Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing

• 1.5 Identify common TCP and UDP default ports: DHCP

• 1.6 Explain the function of common networking protocols: TCP/IP suite, DHCP, ARP

• 2.1 Given a scenario, install and configure routers and switches: IP addressing

• 2.3 Explain the purpose and properties of DHCP

• 4.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate software tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues: arp

 

To achieve these goals, you must be able to

• Describe how the TCP/IP protocol suite works

• Explain CIDR and subnetting

• Describe the functions of static and dynamic IP addresses

The mythical MHTechEd network (remember that from Chapter ...