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Network Plus Linux question
I came across this question in my Exam Cram 2 500 question book. I and I need some clairifaction. Question. You are working on a Linux System and are having problems trying to ping a remote system by it's hostname. DNS resoulation is not configured for the system. What file might you look in to begin troubleshooting the…
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question about bridge
I remember that with switches, they look at the source address first, and if there isnt a record of the MAC, it records it, and then proceed to looking for the destination MAC, and if it doesnt exist, it floods it to all the ports... Am I right? is this also the case with bridge? Technotes only mentions that it reads the…
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Wireless antenna question
Team, I am studying Domain 1.0 section 1.8 Identify factors which affect the range and speed of wireless service (For example: interference, antenna type and environmental factors). When it comes to antenna type, Is comptia refering to these types of antenna? Or am I going to deep? 1. Omnidirectional 2.Parabolic or dish…
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Amazon Book Review
Found this on Amazons site while showing my tech the book I used for this exam, thought it was cool someone mentioned techexams.
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autherised list of materials
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Ubuntu Linux for Network Plus Prep
I recently installed Ubuntu Linux on my Main box in addition I also bought a book called "Beginning Ubuntu Linux, From Novice to Professional" by Keir Thomas. I am still learning the OS but I want to use Ubuntu to pratice different network switches as well as learn another OS. Is this a good OS to learn Samba off of?
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proxy server types
Team I was going over my Network Plus 2005 Objectives and noticed that on Domain 3.0 Network Implementation that section 3.6 is only asking us to identify purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a proxy service and not asking us to know different types of Proxy servers such as squid proxy servers,Reverse Proxy…
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n10-003 Network+ TechNotes: Media and Topologies
I just wanted to say (and I'm sure you've heard it many times) what an excellent job you've done with the notes that you've created, and it's great that the time has been taken to put such a thing together. Just wanted to point a couple of very minor things that I noticed while reading through. For your definition of both…
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mac netware and unix questions.....
just out of interest what type of questions have people been getting on this 3 subjects. i have covered all the material and am getting 80% plus on practice tests but i feel these are my weak areas. can anyone help?
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RING TOPOLOGY
Thank you for all the replies. Reference ring topolgies, if there is a break in the ring does all communication stop? Could any one please help, thanks
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tcp/ip books for a beginner
Hi, Im looking for a tcp/ip book for a beginner. I recently began studying for the network+ exam but im looking for a book good for a beginner. Im new to the network stuff. I bought the Syngress N10-003 book and the Network+ certification study guide from mc graw hill and the Q&A book from thomson course technology. Thanks…
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Networking and router question... pls help
1) laptop to fastethernet port , use what cable ? striaght or cross? laptop to switch - striaght cable laptop to hub - striaght cable router to switch - cross cable 2) those cisco router, i understand did startup config is store in the NVRAM. Is NVRAM same as DRAM ? 3) If my old cisco router is spoil now,i buy a new…
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I am stumped on a router!
Team I have a Linksys 4 port router and now it's not allowing an internet connection, However the router does see my other computers on the network but does not get on-line. I have checked the Wan port and everything there is good. Both Nic card LED"S are good. When I disconnect the modem from the router and go right into…
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Passed Net + Today
I finally had a chance to take the exam today and passed with a 644. I definitely didn't get the questions I had hoped for, it seemed that everything I made sure to know wasn't really on the test. Anyways its a pass! I used the Mike Myers AIO and practice tests from this site, the book and mcmcse.com. Thanks for the great…
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Thanks Hiemstra and Team !!! Passed 833, 40 mn
Yes indeed a huge big Thank you ..... Passed the test today ..... Started with Testout (good stuff), but wanted something else, went through some books, and downloaded the technotes .... Very, very helpful, better than many of the others that are being sold all over the place.... You guys are doing a very good work ....…
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Technotes free edition page 21 OSI
In the technotes it states in NETWORK of OSI model Segments changed to packets, but in my other source material NETWORK+ by Robert Shimonsky, it states that Network layer deals with frames, is this a typo error or have I got things mixed up. Thanks
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Passed Network + with 720
Thanks to everyone at Technetexams and to site, I passed the Security+ exam. I have no experience in the network field, but I found the information on this site priceless!!! I studied the technotes on this site for a week and went in to the test confident. I usually retain material fairly easily. I just started working on…
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Network+ Certified - Thank You Tech Notes
I walked into a Prometrics testing center this morning. I was shaking like leaf on a windy day and hoping I had crammed enough network information into my brain last night. About an hour and fifteen minutes later I was walking out with a piece of paper in my hand saying I had score a 785. I had been working on this…
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Third Party Server ~~~ THX
I want to through the port 80 of third party server to keep clear of company firewall and make me communicate with company PC. (if i knew the outgoing IP address of company PC) Where do i find the free third party server for the above condition ??? Thank you very much ~~
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protocol question
how well do u have to know slip, ppp and l2tp for the exam? also regarding security questions...do you have to know the security protocols like chap etc in depth or not?
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practice exams?
does anyone know any gd practice exam sites that let you use them for free? av done the ones on here an mcmcse, anyone got any more?
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voucher q?
does anyone know where to purchase cheaper vouchers for thomson prometric centres for the network+ in the UK? ive looked and searched google to no avail, i would prefer the prometric as thats the only one in the city i live? any ideas?
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Passed with a 684
Hi guys, I passed the Network+ exam yesterday with a score of 684, not a fancy score! For some reasons, I knew that I would pass the exam with low score prior to taking the test, not being cocky but from my previous experience taking many other tests with Prometric. Of course, my judgment also based on my preparedness as…
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Passed Net+ today - notes and tips
Passed this morning: 862/900. Took about 30 minutes. It reminded me of the old Microsoft Network Essentials test I took in 1999. I got more questions than expected on Novell, cable characteristics (distance/speed) and topologies. Just a couple on UNIX, apple, and one weird Microsoft XP question on how to set up a new…
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How weird...
got an 829 on my 70-270. Have studied a good 3 weeks previous to my starting to study for 70-270 and I know Network+ would kick my _ss if I tried. Something about remembering numbers and lengths that does not work to well with my brain... Should I wait till the end of my grabbing my MCSA/MCSE before going back for those…
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HOST, LMHOST
Could any one clarify the difference between, HOSTS and LMHOST. Thanks
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N10 - 0003 EXAM PREP MATERIAL
Is it OK to use **** or Ucertify material, can anyone help please ?thanks.
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Comptia Network+ exam material N10-003
Which extra exam preparation material can be obtained on the internet, that is genuine and not from unautherised sources.Thanks
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classless internetwork domain routing
Hi, We were reading about CIDR but couldnt find any information about the explanation. Does anybody know how it exactly works? Thanks in advance. Michel and Chantal
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Questions on Net+ Exam Subject
Hi All: I am scheduled to take the Net+ on Thursday. I was wondering if those of you who took the exam can remember the frequency of questions on the following subjects: Novell Fiber Apple These seem to be my weak areas, but on practice tests I can still score upper 80's (87-89) by "best guessing" my way through these…
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test questions help
any website that anyone can recommend that have practice test questions... i am getting ready to take the test in 2 weeks. Thanx
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general question
what is the importance of release/renewing ip addresses?
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Passed today with a 763
I was in and out in 25 minutes with a 763. I used the TechExam Notes, Network+ in Depth, Exam Prep2 Network+, Sybex Network+ and The Complete Guide to Networking and Network+ for studying. I probably could have done a lot better by going over a few of the questions a second time but I just wanted to get out of there.
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Passed Network+ today
I passed the Net+ today! Scored a 752 which I am pretty happy with. I got some very unusual questions and some that I had no clue as to the answer! I guess common sense / logic mostly pulled me through this exam. Well, now what? I've got the 70-270 scheduled for Thursday and my goal is to have my MCSA by the end of August.…
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i am thinking of taking the a+...need advice
i have just passed my a+ today. i am aiming for my mcsa in 2003 and i thought i would use the a+ and network+ as an elective. for my a+ i used cbt nuggets (which i also have for the network+) exacm cram series book and practice test, and preplogic. i was wondering which book would be best to use? because alot of ppl say…
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A Practice Test Question I Don't Understand
On MCSE's Free Test, they ask this question: The following diagram is an example of which network topology? 1. Bus 2. Star 3. Mesh 4. Wireless 5. Hybrid Correct answer(s): 5 Explanation: Hybrid topologies combines two or more different physical topologies. This usually takes the form of a Star-Bus or Star-Ring network. I…
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Subnetting Question Again!!!
I asked the question before and the answers that I have received stated that it was only necessary to have a understanding knowledge of what subnetting is and why it is needed. I am using both of the following books to study "Exam Prep 2" and "The Complete Guide to Networking and Network+". Both authors seem to stress the…
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arp and rarp questions....
The techexams note that both these protocols exist at the data link layer 2 level. However, I am reading the exam cram 2 test book, and they state that both protocols exist at the network layer 3 level. Can anyone clear this up for me? Im all confused
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Network+ exam pass mark
100 900 pass mark 554 for the Network+ exam, what is this in % terms? for the pass mark.
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cat 3 cable
Hi, I read in a network+ book that the data throughput of a cat 3 cable is 10 mbps but another source said that cat 3 has a throughput of 100 mpbs. Which is correct? Thanks.
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Failed 548
I have taken this test twice and failed by getting 540 or above. I've have gone through A network + 2005 book and notes twice, fully understanding what i am reading, Online tests i'm fine get 80% or above. Any form of help u guys can give me to push me that little bit more, Ow and i thought i would be the first to put a…
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Cat 5e Cable
The Techexam notes state that the maximum distance is 100 meters. Network+ Exam Prep 2 states 350 and a cable manufacturer online states 350. Which is correct but more importantly which will Comptia expect for the answer?
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Study for CCNA, am I good to go for Net +?
I have a firm understanding of the material for the CCNA, but that is the only thing that I have been studying for. I have no prior network experience and am looking to build up some certs for employment. My question is, will I be prepared for Net + if the only material that I have been pounding on is the CCNA stuff? Or…
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Number of questions on Net+ Test
I am taking my Net+ test next week. No matter how many times I have taken certification exams, I am one of those people who are always nervous and doubting. It's not that I don't know my material, it's just how I am. Out of about 20 certifications exams taken since 1995, I have only ever failed 1 time, but I am still…
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CCNA 1 & Network+
Hello everyone, I decided to write the Net+ exam on friday, after recently doing some online practice tests. I was wondering, has anyone noticed a huge correlation between CCNA 1 and Net+?? I ended up with a 90+% in CCNA 1 and score 85+ on practice exams first time.... I guess I'm just looking for any comments on the…
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PASSED with a 720
passed today, thank god. was a good mix of everything, troubleshooting, scenarios, alot of netbios stuff, alot of router stuff, a few ipv4/ipv6 questions that were definitely like a foreign language to me... i thought i would get a higher score, but all that really matters is a passing score.. all in all it took about 2…
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Exam Voucher Question
Hi, I have been an active reader to this forum and I finally joined this forum. I have a question regarding buying exam voucher. I saw other website offering cheaper exam voucher. There was one offering $151 but the exam has to be taken by July 28. My doubt is that if I purchase this voucher and I would have to call the…
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IEEE 802.3
Is it necessary to know the individual subcategories of this standard, ex. 802.3z or 802.3u? Will the exam get that detailed?
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N+ verus i-net+
Which of theses certification is better
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Study help
I been looking around this site for a while and have been studying the material here regarding a+ and network +. Can this site be my single point for resources, by knowing everything in tech notes a guarantee for me passing? Are the materials here everything I need to know? I want to be comfortable knowing one place has…
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1000base-cx cable type
Hi, I read in a book that 1000base-cx uses a fiber optic cable but other books say that 1000base-cx use a special coax cable. I read on the technotes that 1000base-cx use a special coax cable. Which cable is correct? Btw im reading about the protocols now. Any advice for studying protocols? Thanks. Michel
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difference between proxy server and ICS?
What is the difference between a proxy server and ICS, is a proxy just software based ICS with access lists? Can a proxy server perform the same function that of ICS as in NAT and DHCP? I mean if I had ICS on my home network and had software that can log all the actions of everyone who is accessing the internet, wouldn't…
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Convergence+
Does anyone know of a launch date for CompTIA's Convergence+ ? I really want to learn about VoIP, but a beginners guide rather than Cisco to break me in easily !!
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Passed Today
With a 695, not as good as i expected, but relieved as i payed for exam myself, expensive in UK. Used sybex study notes with bill ferguson ( v , good ) CBT Nuggets 2005, vry good but slightly too indepth. VLC training ( good not so indepth ) and the preplogic exam simulator, good. I found the exam questions alot harder…
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higher grade STP cables for longer distance then 100 meters?
Hi, We were reading in the book of comptia network+ certification study guide, third edition from mcgraw hill that it is possible that with a higher grade cable it is possible to have a longer cable length then 100 meters. But i have just learned that the maximum distance for UTP/STP cable is 100 meters. Does anybody know…
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Passed 900 but something unusual happened
I score a perfect 900, but i missed 2 questions (Mac related)...and still got a 900, i think they regard the right to score a question or not, like Cisco does. About the test, know your ports, utilities outputs, work on your troubleshooting skills and security protocols, thats about it. (3-4 Mac questions on my exam)
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Passed 6/29!
Passed today with a 900! I know I missed between 3-6 questions because the report spelled out areas I needed to study. The exam didn't really focus on a specific area. Definitely know your troubleshooting skills and commands (tracert, ping, netstat, ect...). Some questions about ports, Comptia Troubleshooting…
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1000base-lx cable length
Hi, I bought the syngress n10-003 book and i was reading about 1000base-lx and the book says that the maximum cable length is 10 km. but i also bought the network+ book from mc graw hill and that book says that the maximum cable length is 3 km. I read in the network+ 2005 in depth and that book says that the maximum cable…
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User-Level vs Share-Level!?!?
Hey everyone :) well i scheduled my test for next wednesday. Im consistantly scoring in the 90% ranges on all the practice tests i can find, so i feel confident enough to PASS i seem to get this question mixed up on all the practice tests what is the difference between share leven and user level security/passwords? from…
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Calculating Subnets
Is it necessary to understand how to calculate subnets for the Network+ exam? Am I likely to get a question or two where I have to calculate a subnet? Bill
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I PASSED N10-003 STUDY STUDY STUDY
I passed today with 600 I should have got better but oh well I passed Thanks everyone for your helpful posts. Lots of one I was not expecting, know the screen shot of utilities and protocals I got lots of these. I saw one typo but there was no computer problems luckly The test center only would let me get one score sheet.…
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IPV6 question.
As IPV4 is phased out for IPV6 will becomes the defacto standard, I have a question on how you read an IVP6 adress. Example. On an IPV4 setup 192.168.5.89. The 192.168 is the system address and 5.89 is the host adress. I have IPV4 down. However. I am haveing a hard time understanding on a IPV6 address. Useing this Example…
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Please Help! Novell/Mac
Can anybody give me a clue about what is all this talking on Novell/Mac/Unix on the Net+ by the recent certifieds? My book doesn't seem to cover these topics sooo well! (Sybex net+ 4th) Can anyone give me examples about the questions?? I am really concerned! thanks in advance!
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VPN vs. vLAN
can someoen help me out, haveing problems distinguishing between vpn and vlans. as far as i understand, vpns are segmented by switches and vlans use remote access services?? are there distance restrictions on the two? does a vpn have to be just confined to a single building or can it be in 2 different cities or is that…
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Network + Tomorrow~
I actually don't feel nervous about this test. Hopefully it's a good sign
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network+ study books
Hello, I am planning on studying for the network+ but i dont know which books to use. Do you have any advice for good books for a beginner with good exam questions? Thanks in advance. Michel
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Just passed A+ now starting to study for Network+ any advice
I just got my A+ and i am moving onto network+ and i was wondering what you guys had that was a sticky point. I know the osi model is important but anything you guys think i should know backwards , fowards and inside out also. I know the whole thing is important so the things that really had you guys perplexed. If guys can…
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Passed today
I used the Exam Cram Prep 2, the 800 page book, Exam Cram 2 practice questions book and the Measureup cd's included with both books. I also used this sites technotes. The actual exam was not similar to anything I studied. A lot of troubleshooting questions which I did well on, but also a bunch of Apple, very detailed…
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Passed
Passed today. Not the greatest score(630) but I was in and out in about 30 minutes. I used the Meyers all-in-one book and the brilliant notes and practice tests here. Off to study for MCSA.
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Network Plus Objectives
Hey, I was just looking at the Comptia Website and Noticed the A + Certification is changing. Do you think Comptia will make another change to the Network Plus Objectives to coincide with thier new A+ certification release?
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Passed Today with 703!!!
In the immortal words of Stuart Scott from ESPN: BOO YAH! :D :D :D I only had one question regarding RAID and none that mentioned NAS or SAN. A small handful of Novell related questions. 2 or 3 that required knowing what Port something used. A good bit of Troubleshooting (network and connectivity, including remote access).…
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Passed Today info inside
scroll down to last post for info.Thanks to those who took time to get this site going.
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passed net+!
781!!! Not too shabby.
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New to Site, Studying Net+, have some questions
Hey all, i have been lurking around in your forums but now finally decided to register. I got my A+ a few months ago and decided to go with the network+ now. I have been studying for a little over a month. the parts i find most confusing are the WAN/vLAN/RAS protocols also, i have noticed that different study guides have…
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Identify Purpose of Subnetting?
Hello, The Comptia updated Net+ Objectives ask for you to Identify Purpose of Subnetting. What does this mean? All I know is what subnet goes with what IP. Is this enough or do I need to be able to do subnetting in my head? Thx in advance.
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Some clarification please
hi I am reading from a couple of books at the moment and they differ in a few areas and I would like some help to clarify the matter, this is what I take from one of the books 1 ==netbeui works in the transport lawyer 2==netbious works in the session lawyer 3== L2tp is able to support ip,ipx,appletalk 4==pptp is able to…
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Voucher sites
Where do most people buy their vouchers? Or do they just use the pearson Vue promo code and go?
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Passed today~
I got a score of 594. Most questions are Linux, Unix, Mac OS & Novell. A couple of port# questions..and a lot of troubleshooting!! Any suggestion what should be the next cert? CCNA? I have A+/N+, I heard that you can shift it to MSCA? Please advise. Thanks!~`
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HELP!!
I downloaded the Novell Netware 6.5 evalution files, and when i try to install the server CD on my "server" computer, it asks its usual questions like manual or auto installation and so on. When i press auto install, it starts loading. When it has started loading, suddenly it stops loading at "Initialize debug", and then…
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Suggestion/s For Network+ Forum
I have been a member of this forum / site for a long time, I think even before I joined I was reading. This place is seriously awesome and keeps getting better ( in ways ) with age. I would like to make a suggestion or two. I have found that the forums should be more of a question / answer / knowledge base type place…
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Can anyone beat 577/900...? (nearer to 554?!)
Passed first time earlier today and by a thin wedge of a margin! Is there anyone out there willing to own up to passing by less?! Knew it was going to be touch and go. Used the Exam Cram 2 book and old CBT Nugget videos (these were way off the mark in terms of prep for the exam but worthwhile watching all the same and they…
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Summer voucher sales?
Do we tend to see more of these $99 early expiry vouchers during the summer months while people are on vacation? I can't see spending $195 for a computer exam.
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A point i always seem to reach studying
After pushing back this exam for a week, I am taking this test Monday. It seems like every time i study for an exam, i reach a point when despite having weak points, I cant seem to retain any more information. Anyone else have a similar occurance? How do you get past this and stay focused? I think my brain is at full…
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Passed Network+ Today
Passed Network+ today with 707/900. Overall the test was not too bad, only a couple of Mac/Novell questions. No pictures or exhibits, mostly multiple choice troubleshooting questions. Thanks to the webmaster of this site, I found the technotes, practice questions and forums to be invaluable! Joe
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Passed Network+ Today
Passed the Network+ exam today with a score of 720. I studied for about a month using the Sybex Network+ book along with the Technotes and Practice Exams from this website. I do have a few years experience in IT but using the book and this website provide most of the information that some of the questions called for. I had…
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Technote Network Components
Hi I have a question/remark about the Network Components Technote. Under the heading of repeaters it stated that there exists this 5-4-3 rule. I read in Exam Cram2 Network+ that the 5-4-3 rule pertains to Coaxial and the 5-4-5 rule pertains to UTP cabling, which would mean that all physical segments connected with four…
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Passed it......
With an acceptable score of 684.. I'm not going to lie and say I was prepared for it, pretty much went in cold. Question wording was ... less than spectacular. I had some Mac OS and Novell questions that definetly threw me as I have no experience with either! Overall a decent entry-level networking cert.
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network+ = new job?
(long time reader, first time poster) ive been checking this site out for quite a while but decided to join the forums because all of you guys are so damn helpful, so i'll pose my question and see what i get. currently im 2+ years into a "help desk but not really a help desk" job, you know the kind where i do more than…
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Network+ TechNotes
I'm from the uk and would like to purchase the above however I do not have a master or visa card, can I forward a personal cheque or postal order? If so can I have the address and the amount including posting in sterling? Many thanks Stephen
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Ugh!!
Took the Net+ exam this past Saturday and failed by probably one question (got a 550 out of 554). I did the same thing with my A+ OS exam (only I had to take that one a 3rd time!! I blew it away that time though. 800 something). I always feel that I'm ready, but then I go to sit the exam & I flunk it. I think that my…
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Writing Network+ Tuesday - question
Hey All, After lurking here awhile in the shadows, studying for Network+ I've booked to write my exam next Tuesday. I have a friend who went through all this a couple of months ago and lent me his Transcender and Preplogic practice tests. Does anyone with experience know how good the quality is on these/how close they are…
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Taking my test today
Hey all, Just want your opinion on my chances for my test today. Using the measureup cds that came with the examcram practice questions book as well as written tests in the exam cram book itself, I seem to be scoring 80-90%. 86% is the fail mark, but I think that's a little high (coupled with the fact that some of the…
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passed
I used an old 02 test book and the 2005 Sybex book. Read them both once and read tech notes here, thanks. I never hit the practice tests until im zeroing in on a date because I want to keep the questions fresh so I can get an idea of how im doing without seeing the test banks before. I was pulling between 85 and 90%. I…
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netware and mac
anyone who took the test care to comment on the level of coverage on the test?
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Finally passed Net+ after 2months of studying (not devout)
Holy crap that was hard. I had to make so many educated guesses. So many trouble shooting questions that I've never seen on these sites/forums/and practice tests. I also did a 4week 2 days a week training course on Net+, and let me tell you, its absolutely useless. Well...not completely if your completely new to…
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Net+ test
How many questions are on the net+ test?
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Just starting A+, advice wanted
: I have just decided to go for my career in IT, i have a fair bit of experience with PC's as i have been playing around with them since i was only a little toddler, i am looking at doing both the A+ exams following up with a couple of MS qualifications, i was just wondering where the starting point would be and would be…
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Anyone else having trouble with...
The 60 question Network practice exam? If you select the "show answer" tick box at the beginning of the test (so you can view the actual answers after you have decided) doesnt work once the test has been started - not a massive problem, however - at the end of the test you cant review the wrong answers...has anyone…
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Net+ This Thursday!
Yes I take it this thursday at 2 PM and Im a little nervous. I hear its an easy exam when compaired to A+ and Sec+ but I have studied hard and understand all the objects pretty well. Any advice you guys can give me? This is also my first cert and would like some advice as to how to get over the jitters.
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As compared to A+....
Hello everyone. I have been taking a Cisco class at my school for almost an entire school year now, and have passed A+ already. I was just curious, how difficult is this exam when compared to A+? I just took a practice exam here and got 80%.