Summary
This section discusses the tools to troubleshoot network problems.
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Ipconfig
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Ping
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Tracert
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Nslookup
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Netstat
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Nbstat
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Telnet or SSH
Students will learn how to:
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Use ipconfig to find TCP/IP configuration information.
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Use ipconfig to release and renew a DHCP lease.
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Use ping and tracert to test connectivity.
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Use nslookup to resolve hostnames and test name resolution.
PC Pro Exam Objectives: -
Use the following networking utilities to view the existing network configuration, test network communications, and troubleshoot basic connectivity problems:
A+ 220-802 Exam Objectives: -
1.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate command line tools.
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Networking
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PING
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TRACERT
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NETSTAT
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IPCONFIG
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NET
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NSLOOKUP
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NBTSTAT
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4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools.
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Tools
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PING
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IPCONFIG
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TRACERT
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NETSTAT
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NBTSTAT
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NET
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the similarities and differences between ping and tracert?
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What information can you get from the netstat command?
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Which utilities can be used to perform remote management of servers?
Video/Demo Time
6.13.1 Network Utilities 6:06
6.13.2 Using Ipconfig 5:36
6.13.6 Using Ping and Tracert 10:54
6.13.7 Using Nslookup 4:45
Total 27:21
Lab/Activity -
Find Configuration Information 1
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Find Configuration Information 2
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Find Configuration Information 3
13 questions
Total Time
About 60 minutes
Section 6.14: HomeGroup Summary
This section discusses using HomeGroup to share manage and manage authentication of resources on a home network. Concepts covered include:
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Creating a HomeGroup
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Using the HomeGroup utility to manage the HomeGroup
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Joining a HomeGroup
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Sharing files and folders with the HomeGroup
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Starting the HomeGroup configuration automatically
Students will learn how to:
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Create a HomeGroup.
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Join an existing HomeGroup.
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Share resources with a HomeGroup.
PC Pro Exam Objectives: -
Given a set of basic IPv4 configuration settings or a network diagram, configure a wired, wireless, or dialup network connection in Windows.
A+ 220-802 Exam Objectives:
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1.6 Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.
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HomeGroup, file/print sharing
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How does the network interface profile affect your ability to create or join a HomeGroup?
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How many HomeGroups can a single computer join? How many HomeGroups can exist on a single LAN segment?
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How is access to a HomeGroup and its resources controlled?
Video/Demo Time
6.14.1 Implementing HomeGroups 8:31
Number of Exam Questions
2 questions
Total Time
About 15 minutes
Section 7.1: Printers Summary
This section discusses facts concerning selecting and installing printers. Concepts covered include:
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Types of printers:
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Dot matrix
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Ink jet (ink dispersion)
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Laser
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Dye sublimation (dye diffusion thermal photo)
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Solid ink
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Thermal
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Three general laser printing process:
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Electrophotographic Process (EP)
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HP (Hewlett-Packard) process
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LED (Light-Emitting Diode) process
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Components of laser printers
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Steps in the laser printing process:
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Cleaning
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Conditioning
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Writing
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Developing
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Transferring
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Fusing
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Types of printer connections:
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Parallel
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Serial
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USB, IEEE 1394
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Infrared/Wireless
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SCSI
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Network
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Factors to consider when purchasing a printer:
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Connection interface
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Print quality
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Print speed
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Memory
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Additional features
Students will learn how to:
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Choose a printer to fulfill the requirements for a given situation.
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Install printers using the correct cabling, connectors, and ports.
PC Pro Exam Objectives: -
Given an existing system, select and install a printer to meet end-user requirements.
A+ 220-801 Exam Objectives: -
4.1 Explain the differences between the various printer types and summarize the associated imaging process.
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Laser
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Imaging drum, fuser assembly, transfer belt, transfer roller, pickup rollers, separate pads, duplexing assembly
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Imaging process: processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing and cleaning
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Inkjet
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Ink cartridge, print head, roller, feeder, duplexing assembly, carriage and belt
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Calibration
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Thermal
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Impact
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Print head, ribbon, tractor feed
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Impact paper
Lecture Focus Questions:
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Which printer type is ideal for printing carbon-copy documents?
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What is a common application for a thermal printer?
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What features are used to describe the quality and speed of print jobs a printer can produce?
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Why does a laser printer use heat in the printing process?
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What are the two most common printer interfaces?
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How can memory improve the performance of your printer?
Video/Demo Time
7.1.1 Printer Types 15:47
7.1.3 Laser Printers 4:52
7.1.4 Laser Printing Process 10:08
7.1.6 Printer Interfaces 8:36
Total 39:23
Lab/Activity Number of Exam Questions
14 questions
Total Time
About 70 minutes
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