CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Official Cert Guide Mapping Guide to CompTIA Network+ Simulator Labs

Sep 20, 2026

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A mapping guide aligning CompTIA Network+ N10-005 certification objectives with practice labs in CompTIA Network+ simulator environments. It organizes content by domain and subtopic, including OSI versus TCP/IP layer comparisons, application and device relationships to model layers, IP addressing goals and properties, and routing and switching fundamentals. The guide also links tasks for ports and protocol functions, DNS concepts and troubleshooting activities, network troubleshooting methodologies for scenarios, and virtual network component identification, then extends into router and switch installation and configuration lab mappings.

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Pages13

Reading Time33 min

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Domain 1.0: Network Concepts

1.1 Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP Models

1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI Model layers

1.3 Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing

1.4 Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching

1.5 Identify common TCP and UDP default ports

1.6 Explain the function of common networking protocols

1.7 Summarize DNS Concepts and components

1.8 Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology

1.9 Identify virtual network components

Domain 2.0: Network Installation and Configuration

2.1 Given a scenario, install, and configure routers and switches

CompTIA Network+ N10‐005 Official Cert Guide Mapping Guide to CompTIA Network+ Simulator Labs Domain 1.0: Network Concepts 1.1 Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP Models | Lab Title | Book Chapter | Book Heading | Book Page Number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TCP/IP Model Layer Matching | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | TCP/IP Protocols and Their Functions | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | OSI Model Layer Functions | 2 | The OSI Model | 31 | | Transport Layer Header Fields | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | Network Layer Header Fields | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | Data Link Layer Fields | 2 | The OSI Model | 31 | 1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI Model layers | Lab Title | Book Chapter | Book Heading | Book Page Number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Distinguish between Applications and Protocols | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | OSI Model Layer and Network Devices | 2 | The OSI Model | 31 | | Understanding Data Encapsulation | 2 | The OSI Model | 31 | | Application Layer Network Server Descriptions | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | Reference Model Terminology | 2 | The OSI Model | 31 | 1.3 Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing | Lab Title | Book Chapter | Book Heading | Book Page Number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Network Numbering Systems – Conversions | 5 | Binary Numbering | 140 | | Network Numbering Systems – Adding | 5 | Binary Numbering | 140 | | Binary Adding | 5 | Binary Numbering | 140 | | Network Numbering Review Practice | 5 | Binary Numbering | 140 | | Identify Parts of an IPv4 and IPv6 Address | 5 | Working with IP Addresses | 139 | | Network Addressing Terminology | 5 | Working with IP Addresses | 139 | | IPv4 Address Types and Classes | 5 | IPv4 Addressing | 147 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Calculating the Number of Hosts in a Given Network | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | Discovering the Network Number for a Given Host | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv6 Addressing Terminology | 5 | IP Version 6 | 178 | | Discovering the Network Number for a Given Host | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv6 Header Field Descriptions | 5 | IP Version 6 | 178 | | IPv6 Header Field Positioning | 5 | IP Version 6 | 178 | | IPv6 Address Format Prefix Types and Descriptions | 5 | IP Version 6 | 178 | | Truncating IPv6 Addresses | 5 | IP Version 6 | 178 | | IPv6 Network Numbering | 5 | IP Version 6 | 178 | | Summary Review of Header Fields | 5 | Working with IP Addresses | 139 | | Determining if Two Computers Are on the Same Logical Network in IPv4 | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv4 Allocating Bits for Network Addresses | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv4 – Create a Custom Subnet Mask (Part 1) | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv4 – Create a Custom Subnet Mask (Part 2) | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv4 – Using Variable-Length Subnet Masks | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv4 Scenario-Based Test Applet | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | Intermediate IPv4 Addressing Practice 1 | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | Intermediate IPv4 Addressing Practice 2 | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | | IPv4 Advanced – Route Aggregation Planning | 5 | Subnetting | 162 | 1.4 Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching | Lab Title | Book Chapter | Book Heading | Book Page Number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Routing Protocols | 6 | Routing Protocol Examples | 202 | | Routed Protocols | 6 | Routing Traffic | 189 | 1.5 Identify common TCP and UDP default ports | Lab Title | Book Chapter | Book Heading | Book Page Number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Matching Well-Known Port Numbers | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | 1.6 Explain the function of common networking protocols | Lab Title | Book Chapter | Book Heading | Book Page Number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Network Application Protocols | 2 | The TCP/IP Stack | 47 | | Configuring an FTP Server | 2 | Dissecting the OSI Model | 29 | | Configuring an FTP Client | 2 | Dissecting the OSI Model | 29 | | Configuring an Email Client | 2

FAQs

What does the guide map in the CompTIA Network+ simulator labs?

It maps CompTIA Network+ N10-005 objectives to specific simulator lab titles and their corresponding book chapter, heading, and page numbers.

Which network concepts are covered under Domain 1.0?

Domain 1.0 covers OSI vs TCP/IP models, how applications/devices/protocols relate to those layers, IP addressing, routing and switching, ports and protocols, DNS concepts, and troubleshooting methodology.

What types of hands-on tasks are referenced for troubleshooting and configuration?

The guide references scenario-based troubleshooting steps and simulation labs, along with labs for installing and configuring routers and switches.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Graffin