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| Network Hardware | |
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| What is a Computer Network? Objectives Introduction Computer Network Topology Wired Networks Versus Wireless Networks Representing Digital Data Working with Digital Data Communication Protocols Ethernet LANs Token Ring LANs Network Operating Systems IEEE 802 Standards Troubleshooting Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Network TOPOLOGY Objectives Introduction Physical Topology Versus Logical Topology Fully Connected Networks Star Networks Bus Networks Ring Networks Hybrid Networks Network Hierarchy Subnets Network Access Points Public Networks Versus Private Networks Troubleshooting Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Networking Hardware Objectives Introduction Ethernet Cabling The NIC Token Ring Repeaters Transceivers Hubs Bridges/Switches Routers Cable Modems Satellite Network System Exotic Hardware and Software Troubleshooting Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Ethernet Technology | |
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| Objectives Introduction The Ethernet Frame Format | |
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| The Interframe Gap CSMA/CD Ethernet Controllers 10-Mbps | |
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| Ethernet 100-Mbps Ethernet (Fast Ethernet) | |
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| 1000-Mbps Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet) | |
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| Wireless Ethernet Troubleshooting Techniques | |
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| Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Token Ring, Fddi, and Other Lan Technologies | |
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| Objectives Introduction Token Ring Token-Ring Topology Token-Ring Frame Formats | |
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| Ring Management Comparing Token Ring and Ethernet | |
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| Token Bus FDDI Broadband LANs ARCnet Troubleshooting | |
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| Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Network Design and Troubleshooting Scenarios | |
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| Objectives Introduction Networking Two Computers Networking a Small Lab Networking a Small Business | |
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| Networking a College Campus Remote Access Methods Troubleshooting | |
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| Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Network Protocols | |
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| Low-Level Protocols | |
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| Objectives Introduction Serial Data Communication SLIP PPP PPPoE IEEE 802.2 | |
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| Logical Link Control NetBIOS NetBEUI Troubleshooting | |
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| Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| The TCP/IP Protocols | |
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| Objectives Introduction RFCs IP IP Addresses TCP UDP ARP and RARP TCP/IP Support | |
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| Protocols TCP/IP Applications IP Version 6 Protocol Analyzers Troubleshooting | |
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| Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| IPX/SPX, Appletalk, and Other Network Protocols | |
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| Objectives Introduction IPX/SPX Apple | |
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| Talk DECnet SNA Troubleshooting | |
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| Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Switching and Routing | |
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| Objectives Introduction Hubs Versus Switches Inside a Switch Store-and-Forward Switching | |
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| Cut-Through Switching Switches Versus Routers Routing Protocols | |
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| Autonomous Systems Interior Gateway Protocols | |
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| Exterior Gateway Protocols Classless Inter-Domain Routing Distance-Vector | |
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| Routing Link-State Routing Policy Routing Multi-Protocol | |
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| Label Switching Private Network-Network Interface Layer 3 | |
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| Switching Inside an ISP Troubleshooting Techniques | |
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| Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| network Management and Security | |
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| Objectives Introduction Network Management Network Security Storage Management | |
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| Troubleshooting Techniques Summary Key Terms Review Questions Hands-On Projects Case Projects | |
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| Network Applications | |
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| Electronic Mail | |
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| Objectives Introduction What Is E-Mail? | |
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| Simple Mail Transport Protocol Format of E-Mail | |
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| Messages E-Mail | |
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| Client Software Sending an E-Mail | |
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| Message Receiving an E-Mail | |
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| Message Using the Post Office Protocol E-Mail | |
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| Error Messages Access to E-Mail | |
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| Using the Web Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions | |