Proposed Hardware and Software List

** CompTIA has included this sample list of hardware and software to assist candidates as they prepare for the Network+ exam. This list may also be helpful for training companies who wish to create a lab component to their training offering. The bulleted lists below each topic are a sample list and not exhaustive.

• Equipment
  
  
  • Patch Panels
  • Punch downs blocks
  • Layer 3 Switch
  • Router
  • Firewall
  • Access point
  • Media converters
  • Configuration terminal (with telnet and SSH)
  
  
• Spare hardware
  
  
  • NICs
  • Power supplies
  • GBICs
  • SFPs
  
  
• Spare parts
  
  
  • Patch cables
  • RJ-45 connectors, modular jacks
  • RJ-11 connectors
  • Cable spool
  • Coaxial cable spool
  • F-connectors
  
  
• Tools
  
  
  • Telco/network crimper
  • Cable tester
  • Punch down tool
  • Cable striper
  • Coaxial crimper
  • Wire cutter
  • Tone generator
  
  
• Software
  
  
  • Packet Sniffer
  • Protocol Analyzer
  • Terminal Emulation Software
  • Linux/Windows OSs
  • Software Firewall
  • Software IDS / IPS
  • Network mapper
  • Virtual network environment
  
  
• Other
  
  
  • Sample network documentation
  • Sample logs
  • Defective cables