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Wireless Network Technologies – CompTIA A+ 220-1001 – 2.3

Wireless networking consists of many different network technologies in various combinations. In this video, you’ll learn about wireless frequencies, Bluetooth, RFID, and other wireless technologies. << Previous Video: 802.11 Wireless Standards Next: Cellular Network Technologies>> When we talk about 802.11 technologies, we often talk about frequency use. And there are two major bands that we […]

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Cellular Network Technologies – CompTIA A+ 220-1001 – 2.4

We rely on our cellular networks to keep us connected when mobile. In this video, you’ll learn about early cellular technology and the latest mobile networks. << Previous Video: Wireless Network Technologies Next: Network Services>> You often hear our mobile devices described as cell phones. That’s because we broke up the geography into these separate

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802.11 Wireless Standards – CompTIA A+ 220-1001 – 2.4

The evolution of wireless technologies includes different frequencies, speeds, and features. In this video, you’ll learn the specifics of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac. << Previous Video: Configuring a SOHO Firewall Next: Wireless Network Technologies>> There are a number of different standards associated with 802.11 networking. These standards are maintained by the IEEE LAN/MAN

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Installing a SOHO Network – CompTIA A+ 220-1001 – 2.3

The installation of a small office/home office network goes well beyond plug-and-play. In this video, you’ll learn some of the detailed configuration settings required when configuring a SOHO network. << Previous Video: Network Devices Next: Configuring a SOHO Firewall>> If you work in a large corporation, you probably have a data center, and that data

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Configuring a SOHO Firewall – CompTIA A+ 220-1001 – 2.3

A misconfigured SOHO firewall could be a significant security concern. In this video, you’ll learn about network address translation, DMZ ports, port forwarding, universal plug and play, and much more. << Previous Video: Installing a SOHO Network Next: 802.11 Wireless Standards>> There are many options available when configuring a small office or home office router.

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Network Devices – CompTIA A+ 220-1001 – 2.2

It takes many different devices to keep a network running. In this video, you’ll learn about switches, routers, wireless access points, and many other devices that we use on our enterprise networks. << Previous Video: Common Network Ports Next: Installing a SOHO Network>> As an IT professional, you’ll be working with many different networking technologies.

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