CompTIA Network+ N10-009 — Study Hub

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This hub covers all five N10-009 domains across 12 chapters organized around the questions engineers actually ask on the job. Each chapter includes a core module, GUI and scenario labs, a check-on-learning quiz, and supplemental presentations and tools. Start with the Course Overview presentation if this is your first time through.

Course Overview

Network Essentials — Presentation

Learning Path

1

What IS a network?

OSI Model

Obj 1.1 2 labs • 5 presentations • 2 tools

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Core Module

OSI Model Deep Dive

7 layers, encapsulation, PDUs, data flow

Supplemental

OSI Model Overview

Tools

OSI Reference Tool

Interactive tool

OSI Deep Dive Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

Wireshark Packet Inspector

GUI lab — capture and analyze network traffic

OSI Layer Diagnosis

Scenario lab — identify failures at each layer

Check on Learning

Chapter 1: OSI Quiz

10 questions — layers, PDUs, protocols, devices

2

How do devices talk?

TCP/IP & Protocols

Obj 1.4 2 labs • 6 presentations • 1 tool

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Core Module

TCP/IP Protocol Suite

TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, port numbers

Supplemental

TCP Fundamentals

Ports & Protocols

Ping, traceroute, error messages

Unicast, Multicast, Anycast, Broadcast

VPN tunneling, AH, ESP, IKE

Tools

Port Reference Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

Windows NIC Configuration

GUI lab — configure network adapters in Windows

TCP/IP Troubleshooting

Scenario lab — diagnose connectivity issues

Check on Learning

Chapter 2: TCP/IP Quiz

20 questions — ports, protocols, traffic types

3

Where do devices live?

IP Addressing & Subnetting

Obj 1.7 Obj 1.8 2 labs • 2 presentations • 2 tools

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Core Module

IP Addressing & Subnetting

IPv4, CIDR, subnet masks, address classes

Supplemental

Tools

Subnet Calculator Tool

Interactive tool

IPv6 Reference Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

Subnetting After Merger

Scenario lab — redesign IP scheme for merged networks

Subnetting Practice

Interactive subnet calculation drills

Check on Learning

Chapter 3: Subnetting Quiz

23 questions — CIDR, VLSM, subnet calculations

4

What connects them physically?

Cables, Connectors & Infrastructure

Obj 1.5 Obj 1.6 Obj 2.4 4 presentations • 2 tools

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Core Module

Physical Infrastructure

Cables, connectors, wiring standards, rack layout, power

Supplemental

Copper, fiber, connectors, standards

Physical Installations

IDF/MDF, racks, power, environmental

Star, bus, ring, mesh, hybrid

Network Devices

Hubs, switches, routers, APs, firewalls

Tools

Cable Reference Tool

Interactive tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

Cable Testing Lab

GUI lab — test 6 cable runs, identify faults

Server Room Setup

GUI lab — rack layout, power, environmental config

Check on Learning

Chapter 4: Infrastructure Quiz

15 questions — cables, connectors, racks, topologies

5

How do switches work?

Ethernet & Switching

Obj 2.2 1 lab • 4 presentations • 4 tools

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Core Module

Ethernet & Switching

VLANs, STP, MAC addresses, trunking

Supplemental

Switch Operations

Spanning Tree Protocol

Tools

Switch Operations Tool

Interactive tool

Interactive tool

Interactive tool

EtherChannel Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

UniFi Switch Controller

GUI lab — manage VLANs and switch ports

Check on Learning

Chapter 5: Switching Quiz

15 questions — VLANs, STP, trunking, MTU

6

How do routers work?

Routing Fundamentals

Obj 2.1 2 labs • 3 presentations • 1 tool

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Core Module

Routing Fundamentals

Routing tables, metrics, static and dynamic routing

Supplemental

HSRP, VRRP, GLBP — first-hop redundancy

Tools

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

pfSense Firewall / Router

GUI lab — configure routing and firewall rules

Configure and verify static routing

Check on Learning

Chapter 6: Routing Quiz

15 questions — static routes, OSPF, EIGRP, admin distance

7

What services run on the network?

DNS, DHCP & Network Services

Obj 3.4 2 labs • 3 presentations • 1 tool

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Core Module

Name resolution, DHCP scopes, dynamic address assignment

Supplemental

Tools

Network Services Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

DNS & DHCP Console

GUI lab — manage DNS zones and DHCP scopes

DNS Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve DNS issues

Check on Learning

Chapter 7: DNS & DHCP Quiz

15 questions — DNS records, DHCP operations, NTP

8

How do we reach beyond the building?

NAT, WAN, Cloud & Remote Access

Obj 2.1 Obj 1.3 Obj 3.5 2 labs • 4 presentations

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Core Module

Network Address Translation

Static, dynamic, PAT, NAT64, WAN connectivity

Supplemental

WAN Technologies

MPLS, SD-WAN, leased lines, broadband

Cloud Networking

IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, VPC, hybrid cloud

Network Access Methods

VPN, SSH, remote access, out-of-band

Hands-On Labs

Palo Alto Firewall

GUI lab — next-gen firewall policy management

NAT Troubleshooting

Scenario lab — debug NAT translation failures

Check on Learning

Chapter 8: WAN & Cloud Quiz

15 questions — NAT, WAN, cloud, remote access

9

What about wireless?

Wireless Networking

Obj 2.3 2 labs • 2 presentations • 2 tools

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Core Module

Wireless Networking

802.11 standards, channels, security, site surveys

Supplemental

Wireless Networking

Wireless Architecture

Tools

Wireless Reference Tool

Interactive tool

Wireless Architecture Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

UniFi Wireless Controller

GUI lab — configure SSIDs, channels, and security

Wireless Site Survey

Scenario lab — plan and troubleshoot wireless coverage

Check on Learning

Chapter 9: Wireless Quiz

15 questions — 802.11 standards, security, architecture

10

How do we keep it running?

Network Operations & Monitoring

Obj 3.1 Obj 3.2 Obj 3.3 Obj 5.4 4 presentations • 1 tool

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Core Module

Network Operations & Monitoring

SNMP, syslog, change management, DR, performance

Supplemental

Organizational Processes

Change management, documentation, baselines

Network Monitoring

SNMP, NetFlow, syslog, SIEM

High Availability

Redundancy, failover, load balancing

Performance Issues

Latency, jitter, packet loss, QoS

Tools

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

SNMP & Syslog Monitoring

GUI lab — NOC dashboard, traps, syslog analysis

Change Management Workflow

GUI lab — CR form, config diff, approval, verification

Check on Learning

Chapter 10: Operations Quiz

15 questions — monitoring, change mgmt, HA, performance

11

How do we secure it?

Network Security

Obj 4.1 Obj 4.2 Obj 4.3 2 labs • 1 presentation • 2 tools

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Core Module

Network Security Fundamentals

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs, zero trust

Supplemental

Network Security

Tools

Security Reference Tool

Interactive tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

Juniper SRX Firewall

GUI lab — security zones and policy configuration

Configure and test firewall policies

Check on Learning

Chapter 11: Security Quiz

15 questions — security concepts, attacks, defense

12

How do we fix it when it breaks?

Troubleshooting

Obj 5.1 Obj 5.2 Obj 5.3 Obj 5.5 1 lab • 1 presentation • 1 tool

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Core Module

Troubleshooting Methodology

Systematic approach, tools, documentation, OSI-layer analysis

Supplemental

Troubleshooting

Tools

Troubleshooting Tool

Interactive tool

Hands-On Labs

Linux NetworkManager

GUI lab — Linux network interface configuration

Check on Learning

Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Quiz

15 questions — methodology, tools, diagnostics

Assessments

Exams, Quizzes & Flashcards

Comprehensive reviews and practice exams — measure readiness for N10-009

Comprehensive GUI lab — Chapters 1-7

N10-009 Practice Exam

90 questions, 90 min timer, domain scoring, PBQ links

Chapters 1-7 comprehensive

Key terms and concepts for all domains

Workbook Ch 7-20

Comprehensive chapter workbook quiz

Jeopardy Review Game

5 categories x 5 questions — all N10-009 domains

Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)

Interactive simulations resembling real N10-009 exam PBQs. Practice hands-on skills.

PBQ: VLAN Switch Config

Fix 8 misconfigured switch ports — VLANs, trunks, LACP

PBQ: Network Discovery

Use switch CLI to document MACs, IPs, VLANs

PBQ: Routing Troubleshoot

Review routing tables, install missing static routes

PBQ: Network Design

Place correct devices in a two-building topology

Additional Labs

General Practice Labs

Standalone labs not tied to a specific chapter

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Packet Analysis

Wireshark capture and deep inspection

Networking Fundamentals

Core networking hands-on exercises

VLAN Configuration

Create, assign, and trunk VLANs

Troubleshooting Lab

End-to-end diagnostic exercises

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