Index Glossary
  • Objectives
    • 1.1 Introduction
    • 1.2 What is networking?
    • 1.3 Network Components
    • 1.4 Networking Categories
    • 1.5 LAN Types
    • 1.6 Networking Topologies
    • 1.7 Media Access Methods
    • 1.8 Logical vs. Physical Topologies
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    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 OSI Layers
    • 2.3 Application Layer
    • 2.4 Presentation Layer
    • 2.5 Session Layer
    • 2.6 Transport Layer
    • 2.7 Network Layer
    • 2.8 Data Link Layer
    • 2.9 Physical Layer
    • 2.10 Other Network Models
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    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
    • 3.3 IEEE 802.1 and 802.2
    • 3.4 IEEE 802.3, 802.4 and 802.5
    • 3.5 IEEE 802.6, 802.7, 802.8, 802.9 and 802.10
    • 3.6 IEEE 802.11
    • 3.7 IEEE 802.12
    • 3.8 A Note on FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)
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    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet
    • 4.3 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 4.4 Ethernet Cabling
    • 4.5 Ethernet over Fiber
    • 4.6 How Ethernet Works
    • 4.7 From Bus Topologies to Modern Ethernet
    • 4.8 The 5-4-3 Rule, Connecting Ethernet Segments
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  • Lab1
  • Lab2
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    • 5.1 Going Wireless
    • 5.2 Wireless Topology
    • 5.3 IEEE 802.11
    • 5.4 Wireless LAN Communications
    • 5.5 Wireless Bridging and Internetworking
    • 5.6 Wireless Topologies
    • 5.7 Wireless Mobile Communications
    • 5.8 Wireless Network Authentication
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    • 6.1 Introduction
    • 6.2 Standardization According to the OSI Model
    • 6.3 TCP/IP
    • 6.4 TCP/IP and the OSI Model, How it Stacks Up
    • 6.5 Mainframe Protocols
    • 6.6 Banyan Protocols
    • 6.7 Apple Protocols
    • 6.8 Digital Equipment Protocols
    • 6.9 Novell Protocols
    • 6.10 IBM Protocols
    • 6.11 NetBIOS (Network Basic Input Output System)
    • 6.12 NetBEUI (NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface) Protocol Suite
    • 6.13 Microsoft Protocols
    • 6.14 Data Link Control (DLC) Protocol
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    • 7.1 Introduction
    • 7.2 Connection and Connectionless, Two TCP/IP Suite Categories
    • 7.3 The Protocols of the TCP/IP Suite
    • 7.4 IP Addressing
    • 7.5 Network IDs and Host IDs
    • 7.6 Class A, B and C Networks
    • 7.7 CIDR Notation of Class A, B and C Networks
    • 7.8 Class D and E Addresses
    • 7.9 Broadcast Addresses
    • 7.10 IP Addresses Versus MAC Addresses
    • 7.11 IP Address Conservation
    • 7.12 IP for the Next Generation: IPv6
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    • 8.1 Introduction
    • 8.2 Subnet Masks
    • 8.3 ANDing
    • 8.4 Subnetting
    • 8.5 How to Subnet
    • 8.6 Class A, B and C Network Tables
    • 8.7 CIDR Notation of Subnetworks
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    • 9.1 Introduction
    • 9.2 Routers
    • 9.3 Choosing a Router
    • 9.4 The Routing Process
    • 9.5 Routing and the OSI Model
    • 9.6 Default Gateways Versus Gateways
    • 9.7 Routable Protocols
    • 9.8 Routing Tables
    • 9.9 Name Resolution, Domain Name System
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    • 10.1 Introduction
    • 10.2 Multiplexors (Physical Layer)
    • 10.3 Modems (Physical Layer)
    • 10.4 ISDN Terminal Adapters (Physical Layer)
    • 10.5 CSU/DSUs (Physical Layer)
    • 10.6 Repeaters (Physical Layer)
    • 10.7 Hubs (Physical Layer)
    • 10.8 Switches (Data Link Layer)
    • 10.9 NICs (Physical and Data Link Layers)
    • 10.10 Network Security
    • 10.11 Network Load Balancing
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  • Lab1
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    • 11.1 Introduction
    • 11.2 Twisted-Pair Cable
    • 11.3 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable
    • 11.4 Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) Cable
    • 11.5 Coaxial Cable
    • 11.6 Plenum-Rated Cable
    • 11.7 Fiber Optic Cable
    • 11.8 Cable Comparison Chart
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    • 12.1 Introduction
    • 12.2 Standards De Facto and De Jure
    • 12.3 Two Standard Telecommunications Codes
    • 12.4 Safety and Health Hazard Compliance
    • 12.5 Network Planning
    • 12.6 LAN Planning Considerations
    • 12.7 Internetworking (Subnetting LANs)
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    • 13.1 Introduction
    • 13.2 Structured Cabling Subsystems
    • 13.3 Horizontal Cables
    • 13.4 Backbone Cabling
    • 13.5 Securing Cables and Devices
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  • Lab1
  • Lab2
  • Objectives
    • 14.1 Introduction
    • 14.2 ISDN vs. DSL
    • 14.3 xDSL
    • 14.4 DSL Comparisons
    • 14.5 Frame Relay and X.25
    • 14.6 ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
    • 14.7 SONET and SDH
    • 14.8 Maximum Speed Chart
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    • 15.1 Introduction
    • 15.2 Remote Access to LANs
    • 15.3 Setting Up Remote Access
    • 15.4 Configuring Dial-Up Networking for the Internet
    • 15.5 Internal Modems and IRQs, I/O Addresses and COM Ports
    • 15.6 Remote Access Protocols
    • 15.7 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
    • 15.8 ICA (Independent Computing Architecture)
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    • 16.1 Introduction
    • 16.2 Types of Servers
    • 16.3 Network Operating Systems (NOS)
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    • 17.1 Introduction
    • 17.2 Implementing Security Policies
    • 17.3 Physical Versus Logical Security
    • 17.4 Security Protocols
    • 17.5 Firewalls
    • 17.6 Proxy Servers
    • 17.7 Disaster Recovery)
    • 17.8 Guaranteeing Service
    • 17.9 RAID
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    • 18.1 Introduction
    • 18.2 Eight-Step Troubleshooting Model
    • 18.3 Important Troubleshooting Tips
    • 18.4 Using TCP/IP Utilities for Troubleshooting
    • 18.5 The Troubleshooting Toolbox
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    • 19.1 Introduction
    • 19.2 Telecommunications Historical Background
    • 19.3 Analog Turns Digital
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