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9781418835545

Hands-On Networking Fundamentals

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  • Edition: 1st
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  • Copyright: 2005-08-18
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Hands-On Networking Fundamentals has been designed with the novice networking student in mind. It is a doorway into learning about all types of networks from the ground up. This new book encourage new users to feel confident in moving onto a Network+ course of study while obtaining the skills necessary to perform network installations and basic troubleshooting. The student truly gets a hands-on, interactive learning experience. New concepts are presented in clear language and the hands-on activities along with realistic case studies reinforce learning at each step. In the context of learning network fundamentals, students also learn practical design methods for home, small business, and large enterprise networks.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Networking: An Overview
1(32)
What Is a Network?
2(1)
Removing the Mystery from Network Concepts
3(6)
Understanding the Types of Networks
3(3)
Using Basic Networking Terms
6(1)
Understanding Network Concepts in Historical Context
7(2)
Using a Network in a Home
9(4)
Connecting Computers for Sharing Files and Printers
9(1)
Using Internet and Entertainment Resources
10(2)
Connecting Home Resources
12(1)
Using a Network in an Office
13(2)
Using a Network to Save Time and Money
13(1)
Using a Network as a Business Strategy
14(1)
Connecting Office Resources
14(1)
Identifying Network Boundaries
15(4)
Network Topologies
19(6)
Bus Topology
20(1)
Ring Topology
21(1)
Star Topology
22(2)
Star-Bus Hybrid Topology
24(1)
Star-Ring Hybrid Topology
24(1)
Mesh Topology
24(1)
Network Design Introduction
25(1)
Designing a Simple LAN
25(2)
Chapter Summary
27(1)
Key Terms
27(2)
Review Questions
29(3)
Case Projects
32(1)
How LAN and WAN Communications Work
33(42)
The OSI Reference Model
34(14)
Physical Layer
36(3)
Data Link Layer
39(2)
Network Layer
41(1)
Transport Layer
42(1)
Session Layer
43(1)
Presentation Layer
44(2)
Application Layer
46(2)
Communicating Between Stacks
48(3)
Applying the OSI Model
51(2)
Understanding the Role of Requests for Comments
52(1)
LAN Transmission Methods
53(7)
Ethernet
53(3)
Token Ring
56(3)
FDDI
59(1)
WAN Network Communications
60(5)
Telecommunications WANs
60(2)
Cable TV WANs
62(2)
Wireless WANs
64(1)
WAN Transmission Methods
65(1)
Designing an Ethernet Network
66(1)
Chapter Summary
67(1)
Key Terms
67(3)
Review Questions
70(3)
Case Projects
73(2)
Using Network Communication Protocols
75(48)
An Overview of Network Protocols
76(8)
Properties of a LAN Protocol
77(1)
Understanding IPX/SPX
77(3)
Understanding NetBEUI
80(1)
Understanding AppleTalk
80(3)
The History and Role of TCP/IP
83(1)
Understanding TCP/IP
84(10)
How Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Works
85(5)
How the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Works
90(1)
How the Internet Protocol (IP) Works
91(3)
How IP Addressing Works
94(4)
Basic IP Addressing
94(1)
The Role of the Subnet Mask
95(1)
Creating Subnetworks
95(1)
IP Address Rules
96(2)
The Promise of IPv6
98(1)
Features of IPv6
98(1)
Types of IPv6 Packets
98(1)
Encryption and the IPv6 Packet
99(1)
TCP/IP Application Protocols
99(11)
Telnet
99(1)
SSH
100(1)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), and Network File System (NFS)
101(2)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
103(1)
Domain Name System (DNS)
103(3)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
106(1)
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
107(1)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
107(2)
HTTP, S-HTTP, and HTTPS
109(1)
TCP/IP and the OSI Reference Model Compared
110(1)
Transporting LAN Protocols over WANs
111(2)
SLIP
111(1)
PPP
111(1)
L2TP
112(1)
SS7
112(1)
Designing a Network to use TCP/IP and Application Protocols
113(1)
Chapter Summary
114(1)
Key Terms
114(3)
Review Questions
117(3)
Case Projects
120(3)
Connecting Through a Cabled Network
123(36)
Communications Media Types
124(15)
Coaxial Cable
124(6)
Twisted-Pair Cable
130(5)
Fiber-Optic Cable
135(3)
Hybrid Fiber/Coax Cables
138(1)
High-Speed Technologies for Twisted-Pair and Fiber-Optic Cable
139(4)
Fast Ethernet
139(2)
Gigabit Ethernet
141(1)
10 Gigabit Ethernet
142(1)
Connecting Computers to a Cabled Network
143(6)
The NIC Connector
143(1)
The Role of Firmware and NIC Drivers
143(4)
Using a Transceiver
147(1)
The Role of the MAC Controller Unit
147(1)
Half- and Full-Duplex NIC Communications
147(1)
Buses and NICs
148(1)
Choosing a NIC
148(1)
Designing a Cabled Network
149(2)
Chapter Summary
151(1)
Key Terms
152(1)
Review Questions
153(4)
Case Projects
157(2)
Devices for Connecting Networks
159(42)
LAN Transmission Devices
160(23)
Repeater
160(2)
Multistation Access Unit
162(2)
Hub
164(2)
Bridge
166(6)
Router
172(6)
Brouter
178(2)
Switch
180(1)
Gateway
181(2)
WAN Transmission Devices
183(8)
Telephone Modems
183(1)
ISDN Adapters
184(1)
Cable TV Modems
185(1)
DSL Modems and Routers
186(3)
Access Servers
189(1)
Remote Routers
189(2)
Designing a Router-Based Network
191(1)
Chapter Summary
192(1)
Key Terms
193(2)
Review Questions
195(3)
Case Projects
198(3)
Connecting Through a Wireless Network
201(40)
Current Wireless Networking Technologies
202(1)
A Short History of Wireless Networks
202(1)
Advantages of Wireless Networks
203(3)
Providing an Alternative to Wired Networks
204(1)
Saving Money and Time
204(1)
Providing Access Anywhere
205(1)
Simplifying Networks for Novices
205(1)
Enhancing Data Access
205(1)
Wireless Network Support Organizations
206(1)
Radio Wave Technologies
207(1)
IEEE 802.11 Radio Wave Networking
208(17)
Wireless Components
209(4)
Wireless Networking Access Methods
213(1)
Handling Data Errors
213(1)
Transmission Speeds
214(3)
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Compared
217(1)
802.11 Security Techniques
217(6)
Using Authentication to Disconnect
223(1)
802.11 Network Topologies
223(2)
Multiple-Cell Wireless LANs
225(1)
Alternative Radio Wave Technologies
225(2)
Bluetooth
225(1)
HiperLAN
226(1)
HomeRF Shared Wireless Access Protocol (SWAP)
227(1)
Infrared Technologies
227(1)
Wireless MANs
228(1)
Microwave Technologies
228(4)
Terrestrial Microwave
229(1)
Satellite Microwave
229(3)
Wireless Hotspots
232(1)
Designing a Wireless Network
232(2)
Chapter Summary
234(1)
Key Terms
234(2)
Review Questions
236(3)
Case Projects
239(2)
Sharing Resources on a Network
241(34)
What Is Peer-to-Peer Networking?
242(3)
Peer-to-Peer Networking for Home Use
243(2)
Peer-to-Peer Networking for an Office
245(1)
Configuring Windows-Based Computers for Peer-to-Peer Networking
245(4)
Client for Microsoft Networks
246(1)
TCP/IP Configuration
247(1)
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
247(1)
Using Workgroups
248(1)
Configuring UNIX/Linux Computers for Peer-to-Peer Networking
249(1)
Configuring User Accounts
250(5)
Configuring User Accounts in Windows XP
250(2)
Configuring Accounts in UNIX/Linux
252(3)
Sharing Folders and Directories
255(7)
Sharing a Folder in Windows XP
255(3)
Accessing and Sharing Resources in Windows XP
258(1)
Configuring Sharing in UNIX/Linux
259(3)
Sharing Printers
262(3)
Configuring Shared Printing in Windows-Based Systems
262(3)
UNIX/Linux
265(1)
Configuring Shared Internet Access
265(2)
Designing a Peer-to-Peer Office Network to Share Resources
267(1)
Chapter Summary
268(1)
Key Terms
269(1)
Review Questions
269(4)
Case Projects
273(2)
Using a Server
275(38)
Using a Server in a Home Network
276(1)
Using a Server in an Office Network
277(1)
Installing a Server
278(6)
What Type of Computer to Use
278(1)
Where to Locate the Server
279(2)
Who Should Manage a Server
281(1)
Installing Windows Server 2003
281(1)
Installing Fedora as a Server
282(2)
Setting Up a Server
284(12)
Creating User Accounts
284(7)
Optimizing Server Performance
291(2)
Configuring Shared Resources on Windows and UNIX/Linux Servers
293(1)
Configuring Remote Access Services
293(3)
Managing Your Server
296(11)
Managing and Monitoring Windows Server
296(5)
Managing and Monitoring UNIX/Linux
301(6)
Designing a Server-Based Office Network
307(1)
Chapter Summary
307(1)
Key Terms
308(1)
Review Questions
309(3)
Case Projects
312(1)
Understanding WAN Connection Choices
313(42)
X.25
314(4)
X.25 and the OSI Model
314(1)
X.25 Transmission Modes
315(1)
X.25 Connectivity
315(3)
X.25 Deployment
318(1)
Frame Relay
318(3)
Frame Relay Layered Communications
319(1)
Switching and Virtual Connections
320(1)
Voice over Frame Relay (VoFR)
320(1)
Vendor Services
321(1)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
321(8)
1.200 Services for Networking
322(1)
Digital Communications Services
323(3)
Broadband ISDN
326(1)
How ISDN Works
327(1)
ISDN and OSI Layered Communications
327(1)
ISDN Considerations
327(1)
Connecting to ISDN Through a T-Carrier
328(1)
Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)
329(2)
SMDS Architecture
329(1)
SMDS Layered Communications
330(1)
SMDS Considerations
330(1)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
331(4)
How ATM Works
333(1)
ATM Layered Communications
334(1)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
335(4)
DSL Basics
336(1)
DSL Service Types
337(2)
SONET
339(4)
Communications Media and Characteristics
340(1)
SONET Network Topology and Failure Recovery
341(1)
SONET Layers and the OSI Model
342(1)
Ethernet-Based MANs and WANs (Optical Ethernet)
343(3)
Designing for WAN Communications
346(1)
Chapter Summary
346(1)
Key Terms
347(2)
Review Questions
349(3)
Case Projects
352(3)
Basic Network Design
355(36)
Factors that Affect a Network Design
356(8)
Purpose of the Network
356(1)
Anticipated Network Traffic
356(1)
Redundancy Requirements
357(1)
User Movement
358(1)
Future Growth
359(1)
Security Considerations
359(1)
WAN Connectivity
359(1)
LAN and WAN Costs
359(1)
Existing Network Topology and Resources
360(4)
Guidelines for Installing Cable
364(2)
Strategies for Upgrading Cable
364(1)
Strategies for Installing Cable
365(1)
Using Structured Wiring and Structured Network Designs
366(8)
Using Structured Wiring
366(1)
Using Vertical Wiring and Structured Networking
367(4)
Integrating Wireless Communications
371(2)
Using Full-Duplex Communications in a Network Design
373(1)
Designing a Network for a Home
374(3)
Locating Computers
374(1)
Walking Through a Cabled Design
375(1)
Walking Through a Wireless Design
375(1)
Maintenance and Support Issues
376(1)
Designing a Network for an Office or Organization
377(7)
Locating Hosts and Servers
377(2)
Walking Through a Cabled Design
379(3)
Walking Through a Wireless Design
382(2)
Maintenance and Support Issues
384(1)
Designing a Network: Summary Tips
384(1)
Chapter Summary
385(1)
Key Terms
386(1)
Review Questions
386(3)
Case Projects
389(2)
Securing Your Network
391(38)
Why Security is Essential
392(1)
Practical Security Preparations
392(2)
Using Operating System Security Features
392(1)
Using Network Security Features
393(1)
Learning More About Security
393(1)
Anatomy of Malicious Attacks
394(9)
Stand-Alone Workstation or Server Attacks
395(2)
Attacks Enabled by Access to Passwords
397(1)
Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
397(1)
Buffer Attacks
398(1)
Denial of Service
398(1)
Source Routing Attack
399(1)
Spoofing
399(1)
E-Mail Attack
399(1)
Port Scanning
399(1)
Wireless Attacks
400(1)
Unsolicited Commercial E-mail
400(1)
Spyware
401(2)
Inside Attacks
403(1)
Social Engineering Attacks
403(1)
How to Protect Your Network
403(18)
Installing Updates
403(4)
Using IP Security
407(2)
Establishing Border and Firewall Security
409(12)
Designing Security for Home and Office Networks
421(1)
Chapter Summary
422(1)
Key Terms
422(2)
Review Questions
424(3)
Case Projects
427(2)
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Network
429(40)
How to Monitor Your Network
430(24)
Network-Monitoring Devices
430(3)
Using Basic Network-Monitoring Tools in Your Operating System
433(8)
Using System Monitor in Windows Server
441(5)
Using Network Monitor
446(5)
Using the SNMP Service in Windows Server
451(3)
Using Your Network for Backups
454(2)
Backup Services in Windows XP and Windows Server
454(1)
Backup Services in UNIX/Linux
455(1)
How to Solve Network Problems
456(5)
Solving Client, Server, and Network Connectivity Problems
456(2)
Solving NIC and WNIC Broadcast Problems
458(1)
Solving Cable Problems
458(1)
Solving Wireless Problems
459(1)
Solving Network Printing Problems
460(1)
Designing a Solutions Strategy
461(2)
Chapter Summary
463(1)
Key Terms
463(1)
Review Questions
464(3)
Case Projects
467(2)
Appendix A A Short History of Networking
469(8)
Appendix B Network Certifications and Network Equipment Vendors
477(10)
Network Certifications
478(1)
Network Equipment Vendors
479(8)
Appendix C List of Acronyms
487(12)
Glossary 499(16)
Index 515

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