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Passed today!!
I passed N+ today :D .... I studied on and off for about two months (Prof. Messer videos, Mike Meyers book) and I can say that they are enough to pass. Thank you all here on techexams for good advice's and for sharing your experiences!!
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GTSLearning Network+
Hello out there! A few months back I bought the Network+ course from GTSLearning. I made that decision based on Professor Messer's videos being incorperated within it. Those videos are great, very well polished! However, those questions on the practice exam seem to get into minutiae. At least that is my take on it. I score…
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network analyst
Hello TechExams.net, this is my first post on the forum. I already have an Associates of Arts Degree (and wasted some time thinking about getting a bachelors degree in Business). I need 30 more credits for the Operating Systems/Networking Associates college-degree. So, at this point... I'm accelerating the college degree…
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Help !
Help! i doesn't know how to do this question. 192.168.25.0 , approximately 55 nodes per subnet. How i know the number of hosts per subnet?
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can you take calculator or scrap paper inside?
also how much subnetting and cable standards on the exam? thanks,
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Single Mode vs Multi mode
Does anyone know an easy way to remember the types of single modes, and multi modes; and their distances?
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Net+ comparable to MTA: Networking
Is the Net+ exam by CompTIA comparable to the MTA: Networking exam? The reason i ask is because i can fly through practice exams for the MTA exam with no problems and i would just like to gauge the similarities between the two so i can gauge how prepared i am to potentially take both this month. PS: I'm not saying im not…
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some problem with installing the huawei S5700S-52P-LI-AC switch
Installing the huawei S5700S-52P-LI-AC switch, configure it for network, but there are some issues in three network locations. In one case the cable is connect correctly and the computer get network connection, but the switch does not show any network activity, not in the led and in the console software. But the computer…
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Change Cisco 6500 with VSS
Teams have two cisco 6500 switch VSS and testify both teams, but I change them from one side first, teams must have the same ios on both computers or can be different
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Promiscuous mode use when network uses a switch (not hub)
I understand that it is possible for software to put a network card into promiscuous mode so that ALL packets received on the network interface are transmitted to the cpu rather than JUST packets destined for THIS computer. And I can understand how this could be useful for packet sniffing, eg, to detect which clients are…
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Question I don't understand...
Hey guys i'm looking at this question and the answer doesn't make sense, if anyone can help please... Configure GigSwitch1 with a /24 IP address for management... My answer: Ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 correct answer" Ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.240 (doesn't this make it a cider of /28?) Thanks guys
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virtual switches
Can someone explain virtual switches and why they allow multiple vlans or subnets, yet a virtual router doesn't?! Please and Thank you
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Bought my voucher but feel uneasy.. New to fourms also..
I passed my A+ certification May 6 2014. I used 3 books and self study to do so. Mike Meyers all in one. I read this one from front to back. The CompTIA Sybex Deluxe study guide, and the Exam Cram book. What I did is basically took all of the practice tests that come with these books and memorized every question/answer…
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How long is long enough to study.
Just began studying. I have an AAS in Information Technology. I have 7 months experience as Desktop Support/ Network Tech role. I don't touch the network a tone but I build CPU's regularly. I was just wondering how long is to long to study I feel like I've advanced past A+ and am looking toward Network Security. What tips…
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Simulations
Hi Guys, Just a a brief introduction, I've been studying for the N+ exam for a couple of months now using the ExamCram N10-005 and Proffessor Messer videos. I feel ready for the exam aside from the simulations (which I struggled with on my A+ exam). Are there any recommended sites for pracitice simulations ?
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Newbie taking network + exam - need tips/advice
Hello TECHEXAMS members!, I am a new member here at techexams. I signed up because there are a lot of nice/smart people that encourage a lot of folks taking certification exams. -Very great community. A little about me: I am currently working as a Tech Endpoint Support at the Stock Market Exchange (10 months) and i am…
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Studying for Network+
Hi all, I've been in the IT industry for about 8 months and have decided it's time to get some certs. I attempted the Network+ exam before I started working and failed with a score of 680. The study materials I'm using are Exam Cram CompTIA Network+ and Darril Gibsons Network+ phone application. I plan to take the exam…
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question for the people that have already passed the Network + certification
Hey guys, I'm new here and would like to ask the people that have already passed their Network+ cert a question: Did you guys/gals have any experience in Networking before taking the exam? If not, what type of experience did you have prior to taking the cert? Reason why I ask, is that I currently hold a Helpdesk position.…
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Just Passed
Just Passed, was very unimpressed with my score. I found this exam much harder than Sec +, or maybe hard is the wrong word broad might be better. I used a instructor lead course this time as well as the Proffessor Messer videos. Now on to the rougher exams.
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Passed NET+!!
Took the net+ yesterday and passed with 823 out of 900. I wanted to get a higher score but a pass is a pass. Materials used: Todd Lammle Net+ Exam Cram for Net+ Pluralsight Net+ Videos Pro Profs Net+ Study Sheet as a last minute refresher DO NOT DISCUSS YOUR EXAM
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Practice Exam questions
Anyone know where i can get more practice questions besides the books on amazon or places like that?
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Passed Network+ !!!
Finally, took me a while this year due to stopping studying for my new job, but once I got settled in I resumed studying and passed the exam with an 818. Not as good as I wanted to do, but for as busy as this year has been, I'll take it. Now on to the CCNA while the Network+ info is still fresh. I hope to have it completed…
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Help describing this network situation
this is my problem/question what is it called when two computers transmit at the same time along a network i have no idea how to answer this question thanks guys
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Network+ Pass
Took the N+ exam this morning and passed with an 831! Advice to upcoming test takers....read the questions thoroughly! I used the TestOut material from WGU, as well the practice exam from Skillsoft and some Professor Messor videos on some of the topics the TestOut material didn't cover. On now to ICND1.
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SFP+ module on Huawei S6700 switch
I used compatible SFP+ module on Huawei S6700 switch, but it not work well. is it support?
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Net+ compared to CCNA and MTA?
Just trying to get a feel for how much time I should budget for this. Due to a program shift at WGU I have to take this exam. Already completed CCNA, MTA: Network Fundamentals, and Security+ within the last year, so I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and schedule this for the first week of class :D
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Network + Passed
Convinced myself I was going to fail on my first attempt but managed to pull it off with a 788. Not the best score but passing.
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Can anyone recommend any Labs for N+?
Hi All, Just came across this site and this is my first post so Hi to all. The community here looks great and I shall now be a frequent visitor. Anyway as stated wanted to know if anyone has any experience good or bad for N+ labs. I noticed GTS learning offer these and I am tempted to sign up. thanks
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Network+ passed!
Hello all. I've been an active member here longer than my post count indicate, but it has been much of the helpful information obtained from this site that allowed me to pass my Net+ exam this morning. I was only a bit disappointed that I did not score in the 800's, (scored 761), but a pass is a pass. Material used to…
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In dyer need of help!
Hey Guys i'm planning on taking Network + next month, but have a few questions was hoping to get some help. The performance based questions have me REALLY worried! Not sure how to study for them, I have no previous networking experience and am currently trying a virtual machine and find it extremely overwhelming. Any…
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Scheduling Exam on www.pearsonvue.com/comptia need confirmation to Testing Center?
Hi everyone :) , I have registered for my upcoming Net+ Exam on 03 November via CompTIA Testing with Pearson VUE, Do I need to confirm this by calling the Testing Center prior to the exam day? I tried to call the testing site but no one picked the calls and now they are already out of office operational hours. I am a bit…
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Net+ and/or CCNA
Hello all, I am a bit new to the IT world. I am currently studying for my Sec+ and I am still figuring out exactly what I want to do in the IT workforce. I have found interest in networking, and also security so far. Once I finish my Sec+ exam I was thinking about moving onto CCNA, or should I backtrack and do the Net+?…
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how long does net+ take?
im just finishing up my 802 for a+ and the total time its taken is roughly 3-4months of 5 days a week 5 hours a day of studying/lab sims on testout/netcad was wondering if net+ requires on avg the same or more amount of time before certification readiness
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Network+ Passed
So I took the Network+ yesterday and boy that was a weird exam, I thought that I failed,I clicked finish and my score was 835 out of 900. The simulations were huge time wasters and gave awful directions, I must have burned through 40-45 min on just that alone but I managed to get through the rest with 7min to spare. I…
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Passed and did better than expected!
Hi all I passed today... 831/900 I really felt like I was going to barely pass but I did well. :) Now on to Math and getting a head start on CCENT!!
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Lab Simulators
Has anyone here used a lab simulation program to study for Net+? Most of the posts I have seen so far have just been books. I would like to put some sort of good lab environment in my class, but so far we haven't had much luck. We have one lab that comes with the Authorized cert Guide books we ordered, but the students are…
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Net+ N10-006
Are there any heads up when CompTIA is going to switch to the new test? I know books are going to start being offered in early 2015, but that is all I could find. The training center where I work wants to make our class more, "official," but they don't want to put in the time if N10-005 is going to retire in less than a…
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Network+: Passed!
Took the Network+ exam yesterday and scored a 822 out of 900! I used plural sight videos because Ed Liberman covered every objective on the A+ exams fantastically when I took those and I would say the same about his Network+ videos. Other than plural sight, I am enrolled in WGU so I had access to their Labsim materials but…
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Best study material for Net+?
Hey everyone! I was looking into getting my Net+ certification, and I'm not sure which book I should pick up. I was thinking of using ExamCram, Messer, and a textbook as I only took one Net+ class like, two years ago. I most likely will wait for the new version of the test to come out, but I'm not sure when that is. In the…
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Is the router a collision domain?
Its a multiple broadcast domain, but is the router also a collision domain? Thanks, Joe
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well-known ports and ports below welll -known ports
hi guys/gals, Question: can FTP or DNS traffic be redirected to a different port. for example FTP 23 or DNS 53 those are default ports can redirected to a different ports by network administrator. Or its unusual practice. Thank you for your time.
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Subnetting Help
Im trying to understand subnetting, and I end up just getting confused as hell and i have a test on this next week and i can't solve the darn thing. I have an IP address 172.16.88.4/21my submask would be 255.255.11111000.0decimal form=248. 255.255.248.0n=8(my increment bits)So now I have to find 5 things. a) subnet…
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Cisco Certification VS Junipers
Which cert will be good to do ? Cisco Security or the Juniper's Security?
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Creating 4 Subnets of the Same IP addresses
Suppose an ISP owns the block of addresses of the form 200.200.128.0/19. Suppose it wants to create four subnets from this block, with each block having the same number of IP addresses. What are the prefixes (of form a.b.c.d/x) for the four subnets?
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Passed Today
Sat the Net+ today and got a 831. Way more simulations on it than I thought there would be. I used Labsim, UCertify, and Sybex book by Todd Lammle. It was through WGU so all those resources were provided by the school.
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Exam Cram book and Messer is that enough?
I seen the Messer vids about three times all 189 of them and feel pretty understanding of the subjects. I recently got the Cram Exam book and was wondering if those two are enough to pass?? For the A+ Exam I just used the Cram Exam and passed with that. This is all referring to N+ of course.
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FREE Practice Questions
For FREE Practice Questions to prepare for the Network+ exam; point your browser to: CompTIA Network+ Practice Test 1: CompTIA Network+ Practice Test Questions - YouTube Marty Nickison
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Exam Cram study guide
can you pass the network+ by just using this book alone!!!!! THANKS
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Passed Net+!
On August 28th with an 805...I'm not sure how that score compares to whatever the average passing score on it may be but a pass is a pass. I was surprised by the depth of information on it and the number of simulations. I don't know that I would have passed it had I not already taken Cisco courses 1 & 2, which really made…
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Passed today!
Started studying about two months ago with a loaned Cram Exam book and CBT nuggets as study material. Took the exam today an passed with a 791, not happy that i scored so low but with very little actual experience I'm pretty happy. Oh yeah i lurked the forums for a while too haha.
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Question about setting up a Wireless Network?
What is the correct channel for Access Point 2? (choices are 2, 4, and 6) Bldg1: Access Point 1Access Point 2 Main base stationRelay base station WPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise Channel 2Channel??? Bldg 2 Access Point 3 Remote base station WPA2 Enterprise Channel 2
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Is the calculator they let you use on exam a Network one?
Is the calculator they let you use on the exam a networking type? Thanks, Joe
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Network+ Pass!
Well, after nearly a month of studying for the Network+, I passed today with a 861/900!! Below are the following materials I used: * CompTIA Network+ Exam Cram * Professor Messer videos (a few of them) * Subnettingquestions * TechExams practice questions Thanks to all the people who posted in the Network+ section, and…
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Security Issue
Hi, Good Day Everyone, How can I secure my laptop running Windows 7 from the other computers in our network, We are 3 In the room with my two roommates, They are network expert, so I am afraid that maybe they might hack or whatever its in my laptop using the wireless network that we are sharing. Thanks and God Bless
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Network+ Pass!
I forgot to post on here about my pass! On Friday, August 15th, I passed the Network+ exam. My score was not great and I personally that it was harder than expected. But nonetheless, I passed and I was excited for how little experience I have. My study materials are as follows: Network+ Guide to Networks by Tamara Dean…
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Looking for picture examples of troubleshooting cables?
Can anyone point me to a link or two with some examples of troubleshooting cables that are in picture form? Thanks Joe
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Network+ Pass!
Im doing a STEM program that had me take the A+/Sec+ first and then the Net+ in prep for the CCNA. I took the exam 8/29 and passed. IMO this exam was a lot harder than the Sec+ basically because the Sims were WTF Hard! I have my CCNA scheduled for the 15th and do feel that this was good review for the basics of the CCNA.
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Network+ Pass!
Well, after nearly a month of studying for the Network+, I passed today with a 861/900!! Below are the following materials I used: * CompTIA Network+ Exam Cram * Professor Messer videos (a few of them) * Subnettingquestions * TechExams practice questions Thanks to all the people who posted in the Network+ section, and…
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Network+ Exam Tomorrow!
Hey TE, I have my Network+ exam booked for tomorrow and I am a bit nervous but I am looking to apply my knowledge to this exam now. It is my first CompTIA exam that I am writing, so it will definitely be interesting. Will post results tomorrow, hoping it's a pass!! :) Thanks to all the people who posted their success…
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Network+ Exam
Hello TE members, My Network+ exam is scheduled for August 30 and I feel like I am ready. I am using the Exam Cram book and took the test and scored 982/1000 on the practice live CD that was included. Are there any final tips that anyone can give me as I continue to prep for the exam? Are there any paid/free resources such…
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Subnet Questions on exam
Hey Everyone, i'm looking to take the network+ exam in the coming week, i have done many practice test and feel i know the stuff pretty good to pass. Only thing i usually get stuck on is questions about subnetting. When we get a subnet question on the exam do we actually sit there and figure out all the sub nets and cidr…
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You ever see the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
Well, that was pretty much what my day was like trying to take my Net+ today. It included: 1. A car accident. 2. A (sort-of) fistfight. 3. Being chased by an unstable homeless man. 4. A train with broken emergency brakes that engaged at random times. 5. A connecting bus that was 40 minutes late. 6. Hitchhiking the last 2…
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Network+ Performance Interactive Q's
Hello, I may have previously asked and so may have others, but I was wondering how I could prepare myself for the Performance based questions. Does anyone have tips? I did some easy labs just using command prompt, but I'm not sure how else I can really prepare for it. Any help would be appreciated. Not looking for direct…
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Network+ comptia Certmaster?
Has anyone used this study tool? What did you think?Was it worth the money?
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Taking the Network+ tomorrow: keep on studying or take the rest of the night off
I'm taking the Network+ tomorrow morning. Today, I have taken the practice 3 times. This morning, I got a 870 and then got a 950 a couple of hours later after studying. I went grocery shopping after the second attempt. I just took the practice test again and got a 970. Would you advise keep on studying or take the rest of…
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Are these the only port numbers I need to know?
Review Table: Common Port Numbers Port Number Name and/or Use TCP 20&21 FTP TCP 22 SSH TCP 23 Telnet TCP 25 SMTP (Sendmail) UDP 53 DNS UDP 67 DHCP UDP 69 TFTP TCP 80 HTTP TCP 110 POP3 UDP 123 NTP TCP 143 IMAP4 UDP 161 SNMP TCP 443 SSL
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Passed!!!
I passed the Exam this morning. 831/900. I for sure thought I was going to fail the test. Some of the questions seemed to be worded weird or unclear. But, I passed...With a pretty good score in my book. I have heard that there is a lot of overlap in network+ and security+. So that is where I am headed next.
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Taking Network+ this weekend
I was using the CompTIA Sybex Review guide along with all of Professor' Messer's videos. Both of them followed the Network+ Objectives to the 'T'. Since I'm in WGU, I had to take the LabSim practice test and score a 90% in order to get the voucher so that took me a few tries. I'm hoping this is all enough. Started studying…
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Next step! (need advice)
Hello, I recently passed the Network+ (destroyed it), and I need some advice as to my next step. Originally I had planned on getting the Security+ next, but I will have my security classes in the spring. At the moment I am contemplating CCENT, and doing some work with wireshark on the side (got a wireshark 101 book). My…
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Network +
Where can I get the newest version of Test King for Network +? I tried to google it but I only found version 2009. Is there a newer version? Thanks
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vouchers?
I've always heard people talk about vouchers. How do you obtain them? I'm going to schedule the test Friday and didn't know if I should look into it. I took the A+ tests without them but if I can save that would be great. On another note, I guess I'm as ready as I'm going to be. I could always know more detail with…
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Urgent!!
Hi everyone, I am new at cisco and I need to connect to the internet on the topology that I attached.I can access to 4 websites by 4 servers but my project asistant wants me to access all the websites.Which configuration should I use? Can you please help me?
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Passed Network+ !
Just took my Network+ exam and passed with an 838/900 I used Mike Myers, Todd Lamelle books. Along with Transcender and my college class to help prepare for it. I plan to get my MSCA in Windows 8.1 next. Original plan was to get Network+ and MSCA as well as MSCE by the end of August, but I had to push my Network+ exam a…
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Flashcards and other cramming resources?
I have two weeks to study the Network+ before the voucher I got for my class runs out. I studied a little bit in May by reading the book I brought but then stopped for a couple of months when I got busy with summer classes. I did pretty well on the practice questions at the end of the chapters. However, today I took the…
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Passed
Sorry guys that I am a day late. The last two days have been crazy, but good news is I passed the Network+ test yesterday morning. Unfortunately I didn't get a score that I liked (mainly because I'm a perfectionist) but I am just excited that I passed.
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Today is the day!!!!!
So in just over an hour I am going to take my Net+ test *Bites nails*. The same thing is happening to me that happened with the A+, I am questioning my knowledge on the subject matter. There is no try there is only do, right?
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Security Portion of Network+
The way my class is laid out we cover security near the end, giving the students only a couple of days to study it. We do talk about Wireless security a little earlier in the course, but that is about it. Since Security is a whole section of the Network+ requirements I am thinking about introducing it a little sooner. Do…
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Just passed my Network+
Hey gang! I just Passed my Network+ Yesterday morning. Got an 842/900. For anyone who's interested I used the CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Authorized Cert Guide, Professor Messers videos, and every free practice question I could find online. I don't recommend the Cert Guide, it had a good amount of errors that could possibly…
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Taking Network+ in the morning
I am taking the Network+ exam at 9:00AM in the morning. Any pointers or tips heading into the storm?
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Network+ practice material
What is the best network+ practice test material. Ucertify vs labsim vs transcenders.....etc.
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Clarification please!
Hey guys, So I am 2 weeks out from my testing date and currently feel very confident. There is one area where some clarification would be great. I am using 2 different books, and the professor messer study guide pdf to study. The problem I am running into is it seems every source has a different range for wifi 802.11…
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Subnetting?
Hey guys, I am taking the Network+ exam mid next month and I am still in the process of studying, but I just have a few questions. On the CompTIA objectives on the site, it says you need to know subnetting. Now, I understand how to do basic subnetting of /8, /16, and /24 but I am unsure if it is needed to know how to…
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Net+ Instruction, What Would Help?
Hopefully my question doesn't violate any rules, but I am looking for some feedback on areas to focus on to help Net+ students. The test is broad and the place I instruct at pretty much boot camps them. It is part of a training environment where students have to learn the material in 14 days and take the test (vouchers are…
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Stuck at 76-77%
Hey Guys. I am stuck in the 76-77% range on all practice tests I do. I have gone over all the chapters. I can't seem to get out of that range. Anybody have any pointers. Any good study sources for the Performance questions. Or easy way to remember the 802.? standards?
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Is Network+ a good start?
I've been interested in computer networking for years, since I was about 7-- I am now 20 and going to college for either Computer Science or Management Information Systems. It is only recently that I found out about all of these certs such as CCNA, CCENT etc... Im just wondering, for a career in the I.T field-- would a…
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Passed!
Hey everyone! I passed with a 777. The exam was 85 questions, 90 minutes long. The exam was difficult. I took the exam in Queens, NY in a little room with a bunch of other test takers. The simulation questions were the first ones. I flagged all of them and went back. Don't spend too much time on them. You will short change…
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Free Live CompTIA Network+ training - Saturday, July 26
Live CompTIA Network+ Study Group - this Saturday, July 26 – 12:00 noon (Eastern Time Zone). Sign up here
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Eight performance based questions! ouch.
Failed today. 700. Thought I was sort of ready. I was getting 90s on a variety of practice tests. Hammered in on subnetting last weekend and then mind went blank tonight. Do yourselves a favor and anticipate a complex subnetting problem with a multitude of hosts and networks. Studying with just one IP address on each…
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Network+
I've just started studying for my Network+. Any tips and study materials which you can recommend out there. Any helpful advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Ucerity
I am student at WGU. I am studying for the Comptia Network+ exam N10-005. I am using Todd Lammle's study guide and Ucertify practice questions. Is Ucertify a good source to use for practice questions. Or would Labsim practice questions be more actual? I am not looking for braindumps or answers to the questions. I do not…
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Peason Vue Test Center ID's
I want to schedule my exam. As you know, they want to valid IDs. Besides a driver's license, what else can I provide?
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1 Month to Study
Hi Everyone. Been lurking for awhile, I hate to ask, but I need to ask. I took a college course last semester (Fall 2013) that was geared toward the N+ Exam and helping the students pass. With that class I got a voucher for a free exam through CompTia. After that semester ended I had some family issues and could not devote…
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Network +
Hey everyone! I've been studying for the Network+ exam. I have ten years experience as a Network Administrator, but then became a public school teacher. I am getting back into the IT field as soon as I can. I have ITIL Foundation, A+, MCTS, and hopefully Network+ soon. I've been using Exam Cram along with other resources.…
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Pearson Discount??
Hey everyone! I want to schedule my assessment, and was wondering if there is a promo code for Pearson? $269 is steep, and surprising more than ITIL Foundation, which I've recently took. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Need help for vrrp protocols in cisco packet tracer
Hello, I reeally need help and I don't have so much time to finish my project.This is a part of my project, I used ospf rouiting protocols while configuring other routers. I don't know how to configure VRRP protocolS.Is there anybody who can help me to configure the main and redundant router?
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Network exam
I am preparing for my N+ exam,plz advise on which content must i focus on mostly.
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Still studying for Network+...hardest area..
Is cables and connectors. At home I have RJ45s (of course) and USBs (A and B) and there's some coax, but no other types of cables and no fiber optic anything, so it's pure memorization. Kind of worries me.
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Subnetting
Hello guys, I am hoping that someone here can help me out. I have looked at many articles on the net as well as videos (including professor messers videos which are fantastic) about Subnetting but I just can't seem to get a grasp on it. Their seems to be several ways in doing this and even if I look at more than one way I…
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Network + Exam
Hey guys I have a few questions that don't entirely relate to just the network + exam and would like some information if at all possible. I currently have my associates degree in networking engineering and am currently three semesters away from my Bachelors Degree in Networking cyber security engineering. I always hear…
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Static NAT vs PAT
I am totally confused as to what the difference between the two are. If anyone can clarify that would be great. They both literally sound the same, are there any small difference that I don't know about? Thanks for any help!