Passed Network+
Whew! I passed the network plus test. 850/900 I used the Comptia Network+ Study Guide Fourth Edition by LearnKey and Transcender practice tests. I would say that the Transcender practice tests helped me get familiar with how the test/questions would be delivered. Now on to A+ and Security+! Already bought Darril Gibson's book for the Kindle. This forum really helped me find the best study materials, and I just wanted to let you guys know that your help is much appreciated! 
Started WGU 07-01-2011
Finished BS IT Network Administrator on 03/10/2012
Finished BS IT Network Administrator on 03/10/2012
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mikej412
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Congratulations!!
Good luck with your continued studies
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Darril
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Congratulations. Great score.
Good luck on the A+ and Security+. You'll find that the knowledge you gained studying for the Network+ will help you with the Security+ exam.
Darril Gibson
Author: CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead
ISBN: 1439236364
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redline5th
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Wow, that is great news! Congrats!WGU - Bachelors in Information Technology
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nx1no
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Congratulations man! I hear from people that Net+ is harder than A+, so I'm sure you'll do well.
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bmtuser
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I have been working in IT for about 8 years, mostly helpdesk type support. It was pretty familiar stuff since I have worked on small networks and just really needed to get familiar with the OSI model and well-known ports. I studied for 2 weeks reading different material and spent a week on the practice tests. I have been putting off getting A+ certified just because it's not really going to advance my career at this point, but since the certified for life policy is going away I figure now is the best time.Congratulations man! I hear from people that Net+ is harder than A+, so I'm sure you'll do well.
How much knowledge/experience did you have going into Net+, and how long did you study for?Started WGU 07-01-2011
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LanHao
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The Sec+ exam goes a lot more into detail about Port numbers and such.
Any recommended topics that I should keep an eye on specifically for the Network+ (my test is tomorrow - and I am trying to cover all bases, but the wiring standards are giving me grief...)? -
bmtuser
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Wiring isn't my strong suit either. I'm colorblind red-green and some of the newer CAT-6 cables are bright colors that throw me off if I don't pay attention. For the test you do need to know 568a and 568b and how to make a crossover cable. Network+ covers a broad range of material so I wouldn't focus on one topic unless you are really struggling with it. Good Luck!The Sec+ exam goes a lot more into detail about Port numbers and such.
Any recommended topics that I should keep an eye on specifically for the Network+ (my test is tomorrow - and I am trying to cover all bases, but the wiring standards are giving me grief...)?Started WGU 07-01-2011
Finished BS IT Network Administrator on 03/10/2012 -
LanHao
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The thing that has been killing me are the routing protocols, and well, RIP, IGRP, OGSP and all of them, i keep inverting which ones are which... the cables I actually did when i was going to school for Computer Hardware (and when I got my A+ cert). The cables that have been an issue for me are the Fiber optic ones, and which ones are which, and the types of connectors... but I think I have a few ideas for mnemonics on those... hopefully.
