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old network + exam
does anyone know if you can still take the old 2001 network + exam?
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Is Net+ test harder or easier than A+ ?
I just finished my A+ OS and now have my A+ cert. I found the A+ hardware test reasonable and mostly fun. The A+ OS was a royal pain in the ass and didn't like studying for it at all, except for the XP stuff. For those who recall, how does the Net+ compare to the A+. Also, is there a site somewhere that list pass/fail…
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question on layers and ports...
first off, when talking about a NIC, which layer does it operate on as far as the correct answer for the test? my sources say physical AND datalink.... which do they want on the test? also, when everyone says "know ports", which ones? do we need to know just the common ones like dns, smtp, pop3, etc, or other ones like…
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Passed with an 820
I took my Net+ over the weekend. Wanted to say a speical thanks to the site . Next stop MCSA
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PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D Hi there i did my network+ on friday and passed with 736 score. now i dont know what to do? I am thinking security + not too much to learn. I am also working in a IT depart any suggestions. The exam covers all the ports and protocols so know them good and proper. no apple or macintosh questions surprised really. there…
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2005 study material
Does anyone know of any material that is out yet with the 2005 objectives? I would prefer to take the 2005 vers the 2002 obj.
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Net+ & A+ Combine?
Quick Question to anyone out there, does having Network + ana A + count toward getting your MCSA Cert?? Thanks...
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Recommendation for studying material
Would anyone have any good suggestions on what material to use to study for the network+ exam. I plan on taking it at the end of may?
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Issues With Using Remote Dial-up, pcAnywhere, and VPN...
Hello my fellow TechExamees! I seem to be having an issue at work and was wondering if I could get some assist from all you people out there. Here's what's happening... The company I am currently working for has given many of us the ability to work from home. This means that in order for us to access the network we need to…
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Information on the 2002 and 2005 test
I found this on preplogic's web page. The new CompTIA Network+ 2005 will be available starting 5/01/05. Certification candidates can still attain their Network+ 2002 until 6/30/05. Network+ 2002 will then be retired and Network+ 2005 will be the only version candidates can take. Nevertheless, those already Network+…
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Net + PAssed Finally!!!!!!!!
yeah i did it!!!!!!!! im so happy i was so nervous in there but after five minutes i was good to go... score: 780 not bad feedback, know well your ports and tcp/ip troubleshooting commands. questions like you are connected somewhere in a network A and your workstation was moved to another network now you can't connect to…
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Network Plus this Morning
Well I sat for the Net + exam this morning and passed with a 753 wasnt too many OSI questions lots of ports and trouble shsooting questions. All in all I am glad that one is over. Any suggestions as to which cert to go for next?
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Take new test or old?
I'm planning to take the test on Monday. From those of you who took the beta, I'd like to ask your advice on whether to take the old or new version. So the minimum passing score has been lowered, but the question count has been raised from 72 to 85. My question is: is the difficulty of the new test on par with the new…
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Preplogic Tests
So I ordered the preplogic Net+ tests and I have taken each of the three tests that come with it at least once. Now, on all three exams that I have taken, I have not gotten a score lower than 800...does this mean that I should be confident about taking the real Net+ exam soon?
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Calling all Beta testers...
I know Comptia stated 90 days so I'm a couple days early, but has anyone received word on whether they passed the beta test or not? If they've announced the new test, then they MUST be done grading the betas. Not that I'm antsy or anything....
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UKITTRAING, Question
Hi, Has anyone attended the training programme for MCSE at ukittraining in Tolworth? I was offered a place in the course and asked me for a deposit over the telephone before seeing any docs/contract? I was asked 25% deposit and was told entire course fee would be around £6k. They want the money on the day of an induction…
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Taking Net+ this friday
I feel ready to take tha exam. I been scoring in different pratices exam from 80% to 95%. You think I am ready?
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Hard time grasping concept
Class Bit Pattern First Octet Range of Addresses Number of Network Addresses Number of Hosts Per Network Default Mask A 0xxxxxxx 1–126 126 16,777,214 255.0.0.0 B 10xxxxxx 128–191 16,384 65,534 255.255.0.0 C 110xxxxx 192–223 2,097,152 254 255.255.255. 0 D 1110xxxx 224–239 N/A N/A N/A E 1111xxxx 240–254 N/A N/A N/A Sorry…
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CBT nuggets Net+ - All you need to pass??
Ive been watching all the Network+ CBT nuggets videos as well as reading the exam cram 2 book for network+, there is so much more in the exam cram than the CBT nuggets. When looking at the FAQ for the CBT`s it says its all you need to pass the exams, but if this was my one and only source i dont think i would pass the exam…
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Newbie: where do IP addresses come from...
Ok, just passed the A+ a while back, on the way to my N+. While reading the book (passport for N+) it says on a class c you wouldnt be able to add 500 nodes. The reason stated is it only will distribute up to 255 respectively. 1-My question is if i wanted to hook my companys 500 pcs to a network what class should i use.…
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Just passed the Network+
I just the Network+ exam. I passed. A lot of troubleshooting questions. Know the ports, and tools used to troubleshoot a network as well as the protocols.
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Passed on Friday
860/900 - full array or questions spread over all listed objectives. Glad it's over - trying to decide what's next!
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A question for the masses
I have a pretty good idea what the answer to this question is but I wanted to get the thoughts of others. If I have a business and I wanted to connect to my business network from home. What is the most efficient and cost effective way to accomplish it? Assuming I wanted to use my DSL connections that are installed at both…
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CCNA after Network+
Im thinking if i pass the network+ while all the networking is fresh in my head to keep on going and do CCNA?? I idealy want to have MCSA and CCNA, but from what ive been told they are worlds apart ie networking compared to mangement of a network.
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To Many study materials - Working full time - overkill??
Ive got 4 keys study materials... 1) Exam Cram 2 2) CBT Nuggets Network+ 3) Mike Myers Second Edition Network+ 4) 160page - Technotes from this site I work monday - sat 9-5 at an IT helpdesk supporting customers and when i get home and have my dinner i feel so tired to get down to studying, ive got 3 1/2 weeks to study,…
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network+ exam in 5 days... nervous
I been doing the tests in this book I have, "Network+, Guide to Networks" by Tamara Dean. I've basic read the whole book, I'm going through a smaller book now with 200 pages. Anyways, the book by Tamara Dean has a ton of test prep questions. I'm scoring minimum 70s, maximum 83 % each time I do the test. The book is a…
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Netbios
In the tech notes of this site say that netbios names are 16 characters. In the exam cram 2 book say that is 15. Which one is correct?
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Just finished test
Well id like to say thanks to the people who have helped me study the last 2 weeks and recommend the Technotes of this site. I just finished the test an hour ago, passed with an 820. I had 4-5 questions concerning appletalk (which i didnt take the time to learn) 1. was about apple routing protocols 2. apple addressing how…
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Passed!!
Passed the exam yesterday with an 886....was far easier than I had anticipated....or maybe I was just well prepared. In any event, here is what I saw: Very little in the way of subnetting...maybe one or two questions. Lots of scenario type troubleshooting questions and almost all of them had exhibits....so be sure you know…
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Just Passed....
So I just passed with an 806 which isn't bad. anyway, I want to continue with Network certs. Other than Cisco certs, does anyone know what else is available? thanks!
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Passed Net+ Beta
Passed with a 694. I'm Stoked :D :D . Didn't have much study time - about a two weeks. Used Technotes and Practice exams from this site and SelfTestSoftware. Never use Linux or Apple and have very little UNIX or Novell experience so I was relieved to get a decent passing score.
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Max Segment
I guess this is a really silly question.. maximum segments...what does this segment really is...is it the place along the cable which we put in network node? sorry for asking such a silly question
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Passed with 846 !!
Passed today with an 846 !! many scenario questions very few port questions many topology questions, 10base2, 10base 5, basic fiber questions I put in quite a bit of time studying for this thing and I worried about it a little too much! I took every practice exam I could find, Technotes "Special Edition" VERY HELPFUL What…
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Back to Back
How can I use maximam meter with back to back cable?
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Best way to study?
I'm starting to study for the Network+ test. I have a hard time studying, can anyone share their study methods?
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I passed the test!!
Thank you everyone for good wish. I passed the test. These are the topics covered: - Different types of media in use and their limitations: 10 Base 2, 10BaseT, 100BaseT4, and 1000BaseTX. And connectors, like BNC and ST for fiber Optics - Topology: Star, Ring, and Mesh - Ports: NTP, HTTPS, Telnet etc -one Troubleshooting…
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Passed Network+!!! :)
With a score of 806. First off, Thank you to everyone who offered advice and kinds words. I used the Technotes from this site, Tests from MC MCSE, and a couple of school books. Wow What a test. A littlt bit of everything. OSI, ports, topologies, WAN, and senerio. And of course most of my incorrect answers came from the…
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WooHoo passed NET+ Beta
Checked www.vue.com site and is says I passed..... woot :D .
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Taking Network+ test
I am taking Network+ on April 16th. Wish me luck!!!
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Be$t and cheapest way to get certs ?
Hi, I remember reading around here on these forums that there is a cheaper way to take these certifications rather then forking out $185+ a peice. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as to how your experience went going that rout or if there were catches to it or hidden meanings. Thank you very much. -Tom
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Technotes Bonus exam question 6
6. Which of the following devices can be used to connect a 10base2 lan to a 10 baseT lan? a. hub b. repeater c. router d. bridge e. gateway you have the answer as router, but i was under the impression that gateways were used to connect LANs with different protocols or architectures. Any thoughts or ideas would be…
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Passed Network+
Wrote Network+ today and got it, really need to know the OSI model really well and I had I think 5 questions on port numbers ( all were within the technotes study guide), 1 cable length, lots of exhibits, network topologies. Read questions and all answers twice, as the wording can really mess you up sometimes.
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Testing Tomorrow afternoon, pretty confident except.....
I am worried about the senario questions. A little background, I am entering my 6th sememter as a PC NET student at my local college. I Have a 3.92 Cumulative GPA, so I am familiar with all of the material. I am just worried that my lack of real world expierence is going to haunt me on the sernaio questions. I am looking…
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Passed Network+ Today
14/05/05 826/900 alot of diagrams (25 to 30), no scenario questions, 2 appletalk related, 2 unix related, 2 netbios related, rest were about connections, no cable lengths, and nothing to do with thinnet2 and thicknet5 was a confusing test sort of, make sure you re-read each question. thanks for the wonderful studytips, i…
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HUB question
First post - test next week 4/22/05. Question concerns steps to take when a NIC on a workstation has no active LED's. After moving the NIC to HUB cable to another port on the HUB the NIC LED's start showing activity. The question is what do you do next - 1) replace the HUB or 2) try to transfer a file from the workstation…
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Stand by servers and clusters
Can someone make me clear the difference between stand by and clusters servers. What I understand is that stand by servers one is waiting for the failure of the other. In cluster both servers are working if one fail the other continue doing the job. Thank
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Net+ BETA EXAM RESULTS Will be mailed 4/15/2005
I called COMPTIA today and it is official the results of the NET+ Beta exam will be mailed on 4/15/2005. You will not be able to check your results online so don't bother. Good Luck all! :D
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The Redirector
can anyone explains this lines from a book i was studying ...scratching my head...so confusing the redirector intercepts request made by the operator of the client computer which also determines if the request is for access to local resources or needs to be redirected on to the network to be serviced by another computer…
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Passed Network+!
Passed my Network+ this morning....used the technotes on this site (which were very helpful) along with Exam Cram Ed. 2 and a bunch of practice exams online...thanx for all the posts from members online!
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Old objectives good until?
I am sure this has come up alot recently due to the new objectives coming out. I just passed my A+ and I am going to start working on the Net+. Are the old objectives only good until May, when the new ones come out? I saw on one post that it would be good until June? I emailed comptia but no response yet. Does anyone know?…
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new Network+
On the Comptia web site, they have announced that the New 2005 test will be available on May 1 2005. Does this mean the old one will then be retired, and you will no longer be able to take it after April 30,2005?
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Network+ beta exam
I took the 2003 beta exam back in January. Does anyone know when CompTIA is mailing out the scores?? Thanks for the help.
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PPTP and Appletalk?
In my studies for my test on thursday, I am using your technotes and some notes from the MC MCSE website. In the practicre test on that cite, it asks a question about what protocols are supportred by PPTP. Netbeui, IPX, IP and Appletalk. Appletalk is not a correct answer. I did some research and was unable to find any…
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If you have CCNA, would you recommend taking N+?
The N+ looks to be a good cert to have on your resume (certainly cant hurt). Im taking my CCNA on March 29th. I was thinking about taking the N+ later that same day. Note that I have not been studying for the N+. I'm assuming that the CCNA covers the same material? I have about 3 years of networking experience and used…
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IP ADDRESSING IPV4, IPV6 AND SUBNET MASKS
Team, Today I was reading my Exam Cram 2 book when I had a question. In IPV4 you have IP address grouped into classes A,B,C,D,E and a Subnet mask which defines which part of the ip adress refer to the network adress and which refer to the node address. The IPV4 address is broken into 4 sets of 8 bits to eaquel somehing…
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Subnetting...
Im booked in for the Net+ exam for the 11 May using the 2003 objective, but everything else is coming into place apart from subnetting! im getting abit confused on some parts...i work best with diagram and pics explaining how its works ect, ive worked out how many host, subnets per class but some of the stuff im reading in…
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Newbie needs help here!
Hi, I am new to this forum and also new to certs. I am still in my studies now and I am planning to take A+ and Net+ before December. I just took a networking course in university that is very concept based. I was wondering if I should go ahead and take Net first. I heard the new Net+ would be hard, so I really hope I…
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Topology Help
Hey everyone, the countdown is on to my Net+... April 20th will come very fast! Anyway, I'm using Exam Essentials 6 to help me prepare, and I'm found that some of the answers are wrong, or change. So here is my question. The question from EE6 is 'Which Topology uses the least amount of cable?' I usually answer Star, but…
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Question about Hop count
Hi, I have a question regrading hop counts. The question is from the Tcat Houser study guide for Network+ at http://www.studyexam4less.com/N10-002-full_Chapter_0011__Answers.asp The question is listed below: What is the hop count of a packet that transverses 1 hub, 2 bridges and 1 router? *A. 3 B. 2 C. 1 D. 0 E. 12ms…
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CBT Nuggest Question
Team, I am thinking of putting $199.00 Dollors down for the CBT Nuggets Netowrk Plus cd. Has anyone used them and if so ? How would you rate them? At the moment I am useing Exam Cram 2 by Mike Harwood. and the Exam Cram 2 500 Network Plus Questions by Charles J. Brooks Plus this sites Cramsession. I am studying very hard…
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Question above different information found
I been reading different study guides. I found some controversy about the information bring on its. First in one say OC-1 speed 51.84 and in other 51.85. There is no many problem with this because the difference in minimal. I want to know which one is correct. Second in one say NIC = Data link and other Phisycal. I want to…
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Caculator question
I was looking at Comptia's FAQ. On the FAQ it says that a caculator will be provided. WHy do you need a caculator ? Please Advise
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New to site
:D Hi , Just joined the site today and I have noticed some great topics in the forums already.Thought I woud officially introduce myself.I am currently studying towards the N+ certification.Hoping to take the exam within the next month. Cheers
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Most likely taking the Network+ exam next month!
Hey, I haven't been at techexams in awhile. Anyways, I'm currently studying for the network+ exam. I plan to buy the voucher for next month off the get certified for less website. Anyways, I had a couple of questions I hope some of you guys who have already taken the test could answer a few questions I have. 1. Can someone…
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Well Known Ports question
Team, I am currently useing Exam Cram 2 and this sites Free Gude to help me prepare for the test. I was taking the "well known Port test that thisw site offers when I noticed that it was aking me for ports not listed in my Exam Cram 2 Book nor were the ports in the free Guide I downloaded. I checked my Revised Network +…
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Question for the Net+ Exam
A Gateway connect two networks that use differents protocols. If I will connect two LAN one TCP/IP and the other IPX/SPX but using for example a T1 because the networks are in different towns. What I should use a Gateway or a Router. Thanks
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Studying for Net+
I went through the LearnKey Network+ training with Mike Meyers, and I purchased the $6.95 guide on this site which I am going through right now. I have never taken a certification test before, and I am really nervous, so I have a few questions for those of you who have already passed the Net+ exam. I know most of the basic…
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I PASS 4/1/05
i pass my exam i got of technical questions, some are tricky , you have to pay attention, i got 806. thanks to this site, really this is a good site and i will not give it up for nothing else on the net. i study a lot for this exam also i am a computer tech for one year, and i do a little home networking, you dod not have…
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CCNA and Net +
Can i do my revison for n+ based on CCNa...let's say i want to take N+ exam...i study Network essentials books and then CCNA...do u think it is good idea?
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Tech Notes for N10-003
I began to study for the network + exam with the tech notes. But I saw that the new exam will begin on May 1 2005. I was plannig to take the test in June. When new tech notes will be available? Do you recommend me to continue study with the old tech notes? Because right now there are no books ready for the new objectives.
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Network Essentials Related To Network + ?
Is network essentials books related to network +? These are the books that the centre give me for Network +. It comes in Level One ,Two And three..and most of the info in this book,,is out of date..This book is published in the year 1996..is it a good book to study or should i get new book( so expensive)...
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Network+ update
I am new here and was wondering if anyone knows when they are going to update the network+ exam? I want this cert, but I am not sure when I am going to be able to take it. I don't want to start studying the 2002 objectives if they are going to update it anytime soon. Thanks for your help
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ISDN
Team, With ISDN you have two B-channels at 64 Kilobits and one D channel for control information. And while the Guide I have tells a-little bit about ISDN it does not tell me what Hardware it uses or wireing it uses. Example DOes IDSN use RJ-45,RJ-14 or some other type of connecter. I did a GOOGLE search and I get tons of…
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Technical question
I am using the $6.95 Tech Exam from this site and I have a question, because I can't seem to wrap my brain around a concept that's being discussed. On page 25/163 right after the discussion about bridges, switches, routers, etc there is a diagram that shows 3 of the components working together. I'll try my best to…
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NET+ study material
Been working with computers off and on for a while. I plan on taking my NET+ exams this summer. Just curious if anyone could recommend good study material, Books practice test etc. ???? Just wanting some good study material.
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Passed Network+ today
Thanks to the help here in the tech notes and by studying David Groths Network+ Study Guide, I have passed today with a 806. I also looked at every test question I could find on this site and any other site I came across. I had maybe 10-12 diagrams. I really didn't even think that I passed initially. It was more difficult…
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These steps helped me to get ready for Network+ & pass
I wrote today and passed flying colors... You have to know the OSI inside and out.. here are a couple of things that helped me remember what protocols go with which layer: Transport Protocols: STUN - which stands for: SPX, TCP,UDP,NetBEUI. Network Protocols: BORIII(s) the s is silent (easier to remember BORIIIS with 3 I's…
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Voucher for Overseas Test Center??
I'm going to be taking the Net+ in Germany in about a month and was planning on purchasing a voucher online. I've looked at a most of the larger sites and their's are only good in the US or Canada. Does anybody know of a (legit) place I can buy an overseas voucher from? If not, does this mean I'll have to pay retail price…
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NIC Crad
I hate to ask this but just to clarify.. A NIC as far as Comptia is concerned is a layer 2 device? I know this is like beating a very dead horse, but I'm writing the test on 4/15 and I'm getting a little jittery......
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the OSI model (their devices/protocols); TCP/IP ports etc.
I am studying for the 2002 Network+ exam and finding out that one place that I am weak in the OSI Layer model with its layer's functions, its operating devices, and its TCP/IP protocols. How well do I need to know it for the exam? Humor me, please and answer these stupid questions! What do I need to know about other…
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best study material for experienced person
Well I have been a network adm for 4 years. I have a degree in MIS, but I want to take this test becuase my job is offering to pay. What is the best study material for quick review. I will need to brush up on areas I have long forgetton since college. Any thought on THE PASSPORT second edition it looks pretty straight…
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Cable Length Question
Hey everyone... long time visiter, first time poster... I think.. anyway, I've been studying for my Net+ (writing on Apr. 20) My Question is... For a 10baseT network, the length is 100m. Is this cable length or segment length? On a segment, could you have 4 computer that are 100m apart? Thx!
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Password Question
I have a question about password practices while I have been studying for my Net + exam. I have seen a few documents that state you should keep your passwords to a minimum length. Is this true? if yes what is the reasoning behind it? Thanks
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advice on netwok +
I'm currently working as TechSupport for home users to setup there internet connection with a VOIP router. I know alot about networks lan/wan and was thinking of taking Network+. Should I go for that or jump for something higher such as CCNA. Or sercuity+.
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New Net+ Exam Go-Live Date
From Comptia's Website: New CompTIA Network+® exam... The new CompTIA Network+ exam will be available May 1, 2005.
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Com Ports,IRQ's,Hex addresses
How much do they go into Comm ports,irq's and their hex adressing on the net +. I see alot of the practice tests go into it as it relates to installing and troubleshooting a NIC .....thanks
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IPX addresses
Hey everyone, I am taking the test Wednesday morning. I have just discovered a problem determining a correct example of a IPX address. In the free Tech notes I downloaded here it lists a address as 00000046.0060.E92A.C2A4. In my Network+ Study Guide 3rd edition by David Groth it lists an example as 00004567.006A7C11FB56. I…
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HELP
Hi guys...just want to know about your n+ book...i know this sound strange but anyway the course that i have taken which is N+,gives us old N+ books to study...what should i do...getting a new book is like so freakin hard...expensive ...book stores never sold this type of book..make me even worry cause the only way i can…
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New Guy
Hi Lads! ( & Laddies ) New to the forum - finally found one that seems to be rather decent (plenty out there that are no good)... I'm writing the N+ exam on the 31st and feel so-so about it... I'm going to grab the TechNotes (I d/l'd the freebie and was quite impressed, so I figure hey... whats $7 to save a couple of…
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Am I ready?
Hey everyone, I am trying to decide if I am ready to take this exam. I have been studying David Groths Sybex for a while now, I have been looking at the free studyguide on this site. I have been taking a lot of practice tests. Some I will get 90+ some others 70-80% range. If I have a decent understanding of the Sybex book…
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test subject
Does anyone know if the test just has very few questions relating to appletalk or alot. Im having troubling grasping everything I am reading about Appletalk protocols, any help would be appreciated.
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error in tech exam notes
Webmaster, I came across this tonight as I was studying. You might be aware of it but if your note here it is. page 14 17. How are stations in a 10Base5 network attached to the network? a. Using MSAUs b. Using Hubs c. Using T-connectors d. Using repeaters answer: Question 17. Correct answer: c. In 10Base2 networks…
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Plz tell me more abt Net+
hey folks I am a regular from CCNA forum... Just wondering if any one could tell me more about Net+ test How different is it from CCNA? that would be great help :)
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port numbers
Hey all. I was wondering how many ports #s we should know for the exam. In my Sybex book only about a dozen are listed and in the free techexams study guide I believe its 15. Would these basic port #s be the main ones to be concerned about? Thanks
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QUESTIONS
I have two questions for anybody who can help i have N+ soon. one(1): what is the purpose of the NIC leds A. does it tell you the NIC is sending are receiving or B. that the system board is working?. two(2):If a server is configre for DHCP and a client is using a static IP address what will hapen. A. someone else will try…
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question about Fiber Optic
I am having trouble understanding something about fiber. One the Tech exam notes i purchased it says: The maximum length of a 100BaseFX link is 400 meters in half-dupex mode, 2000 meters in full-duplex mode. I am not sure if half and full duplex are refering to single mode and multimode but if it is, doesnt a signal travel…
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Net + Objectives
Hi guys :) I failed the Net+ a while ago and want to take it again before the Objectives change. My local test site isn't offering any test dates until 5th of May. What I want to know is.. If I book now well in advance will I still be able to take that exam with the 2001/2 Objectives or will I end up taking the new 2005…
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Network + Passed with 88%
Hi ALL.I passed Network + with 88% on Thursday 17 March 2005.It was very tough but long hours of preparation payed off in the end.I am from Cape Town,South Africa.I will be taking Security + next. I am on the I.T. Engineering Diploma track.One thing about the exam,read the questions very carefully as they are very…
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passed today with an 846
Much better than I did on server+ in which I only passed by one question. (76score/75topass). I guess i was ready! iNet+ down, Server+ down, Network+ down, now on with A+, followed CCNA, Linux+, Security+, Project+, eBiz+, CCNP, then MCSE stuff.
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windows vs linux deadlock.....
Anybody can give an explanation about WINDOWS VS. LINUX DEADLOCK I need as soon as possible... thank you very much.....