CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) is the industry-standard networking certification for IT professionals. It validates the skills to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks. Network+ is vendor-neutral and is often a prerequisite for more advanced certifications like Security+ and CCNA.

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What is CompTIA Network+?

Who Should Take This Course?

IT Support Technicians expanding into networking
Junior Network Administrators and Engineers
Help Desk Technicians with networking responsibilities
IT Professionals preparing for CompTIA Security+
Students entering IT infrastructure careers
System Administrators managing network infrastructure

What You Will Learn in the N10-009 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Networking Fundamentals

Core networking concepts and the OSI/TCP-IP models.

OSI model layers and TCP/IP stack
IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
Common protocols: DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, FTP, SMTP
Network topologies and types: LAN, WAN, MAN

Network Infrastructure

Configure and manage physical and logical network components.

Switching concepts: VLANs, STP, and port configuration
Routing concepts: static routes, OSPF, BGP basics
Wireless networking: Wi-Fi standards, SSIDs, and encryption
Network hardware: routers, switches, firewalls, WAPs

Network Operations

Monitor and maintain network environments.

Network monitoring tools: SNMP, NetFlow, syslog
High availability: redundancy, failover, and load balancing
Remote access technologies: VPN, RDP, SSH
Network documentation and asset management

Network Security

Implement fundamental network security controls.

Common network attacks: DDoS, ARP spoofing, VLAN hopping
Network access control (NAC) and 802.1X
Firewall types, rules, and zone-based policies
Wireless security: WPA3, captive portals, rogue AP detection

Network Troubleshooting

Systematically diagnose and resolve network issues.

Troubleshooting methodology and tools (ping, traceroute, nslookup)
Cable testing and physical layer diagnostics
IP addressing and DHCP troubleshooting
Wireless interference and connectivity troubleshooting

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

CompTIA A+ recommended but not required
Basic understanding of computer hardware and operating systems
9-12 months of networking or IT experience recommended

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the N10-009 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	CompTIA Network+
Exam Code	N10-009
Exam Type	Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)
Total Questions	Maximum 90 questions
Passing Score	720 (out of 900)
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Language	English, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online)
Exam Focus	Networking fundamentals, infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting
Exam Registration	CompTIA Store or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	No waiting period for 1st retake; 14 days for subsequent retakes
Certification Validity	3 years (30 CEUs required for renewal)