This product is a blended educational and training solution that combines a printed text, a lab experience and an online web based curriculum that can be delivered to the student anytime, anywhere there is an internet connection. The purpose of this textbook is to help the reader successfully prepare for the latest CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam. By delivering a working knowledge of Network Media and Topologies, Protocols and Standards, Network Implementation, and Network Support, this course not only provides the students with the necessary fundamentals, but also the knowledge and skill to pass the certification exam.