CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ CertMaster Perform: Course & Career Summary

CertMaster Perform Exam N10-009

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About this course

CertMaster Perform is CompTIA's comprehensive eLearning platform for CompTIA Network+ (N10-009), combining instructional content, video lessons, and hands-on labs in both simulated and live virtual environments. It includes 145 hands-on simulations (13 using the Network Modeler), 22 live labs, over 140 videos, and 3,500+ practice questions covering 100% of exam objectives.

The Network Modeler is a vendor-neutral simulation tool that lets learners design, test, and resolve network issues without physical hardware.

Hands-on labs

The CompTIA CertMaster Labs Network+ (N10-009) course provides practical hands-on labs across the core areas of network administration, security, and infrastructure management:

Physical Infrastructure & Cabling

Setting up network topologies, SOHO/home setups, connecting Ethernet, patch panels, cable modems, and fiber optic cabling, along with physical connection troubleshooting.

Switching & Routing

Installing and hardening switches and enterprise routers, configuring VLANs, trunking, port aggregation, PoE, jumbo frames, NAT, and resolving switching loops.

IP Addressing & Core Services

Configuring IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnets across Windows, Linux, and mobile devices; managing DHCP (scopes, reservations, relays) and DNS (zones, host/CNAME records).

Network Management & Monitoring

Performing backups, firmware updates, and network discovery; collecting event logs; analyzing traffic using Wireshark, netstat, ping, traceroute, and Nmap; and setting up SNMP, QoS, and NTP.

Network Security & Hardening

Analyzing network threats (DoS/DDoS, ARP/DNS poisoning, spoofing) and implementing security controls such as firewalls, screened subnets (DMZ), intrusion prevention, switch hardening, and account policies.

Wireless, Remote Access, & Cloud

Designing indoor/outdoor enterprise wireless networks with captive portals; configuring VPNs, RADIUS, Remote Desktop, and jump boxes; and deploying cloud VMs and iSCSI storage.

Five exam domains

Networking ConceptsNetwork ImplementationsNetwork OperationsNetwork SecurityNetwork Troubleshooting

CertMaster Perform key features

FEATUREDETAILS

Hands-on simulations145 (13 with Network Modeler)

Live virtual labs22

Instructional videos140+

Practice questions3,500+

Exam objective coverage100%

Career outlook

CompTIA Network+ certification prepares candidates for entry-level to early-career networking roles. According to CompTIA, the primary job roles aligned with the certification include Junior Network Administrator, Junior Systems Engineer, Network Support Specialist, and Systems Administrator.

Additional roles listed in CompTIA partner materials include NOC Technician, Telecommunications Technician, Network Security Specialist, and IT Support Manager.

COMMON JOB ROLESMEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE (COMPTIA)

Junior Network Administrator$90,000

Systems Administrator$90,000

Junior Systems Engineer$130,000

Network Support Specialist$68,000

Salary figures are U.S. medians from CompTIA Career Explorer and may vary by location, experience, and industry.