An introduction to computer networking

Providing an approach to computer networking, this text emphasizes real-world network environments such as Windows and the Internet. It features a strong pedagogy that should allow students to apply numerous concepts to real-world computer situations.

Part I Network Hardware
Chapter 1 What is a Computer Network?	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Computer Network Topology	p. 2
Wired Networks Versus Wireless Networks	p. 3
Representing Digital Data	p. 3
Working with Digital Data	p. 4
Communication Protocols	p. 5
Ethernet LANs	p. 6
Token Ring LANs	p. 8
Network Operating Systems	p. 9
IEEE 802 Standards	p. 9
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 9
Self-Test	p. 11
Questions/Activities	p. 12
Review Quiz	p. 12
Chapter 2 Network Topology	p. 15
Introduction	p. 15
Physical Topology Versus Logical Topology	p. 16
Fully-Connected Networks	p. 17
Star Networks	p. 18
Bus Networks	p. 19
Ring Networks	p. 19
Hybrid Networks	p. 20
Network Hierarchy	p. 20
Subnets	p. 21
Network Access Points	p. 22
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 23
Self-Test	p. 23
Questions/Activities	p. 24
Review Quiz	p. 24
Chapter 3 Networking Hardware	p. 27
Introduction	p. 27
Ethernet Cabling	p. 27
The NIC	p. 34
Token Ring	p. 37
Repeaters	p. 38
Transceivers	p. 39
Hubs	p. 39
Bridges/Switches	p. 40
Routers	p. 41
Cable Modems	p. 44
Satellite Network System	p. 47
Exotic Hardware and Software	p. 48
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 49
Self-Test	p. 50
Questions/Activities	p. 51
Review Quiz	p. 51
Chapter 4 Ethernet Technology	p. 55
Introduction	p. 55
The Ethernet Frame Format	p. 56
The Interframe Gap	p. 58
CSMA/CD	p. 59
10-Mbps Ethernet	p. 64
100-Mbps Ethernet (Fast Ethernet)	p. 70
1000-Mbps Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet)	p. 78
Wireless Ethernet	p. 81
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 84
Self-Test	p. 85
Questions/Activities	p. 86
Review Quiz	p. 86
Chapter 5 Token Ring, FDDI, and Other Lan Technologies	p. 89
Introduction	p. 89
Token Ring	p. 90
Token-Ring Topology	p. 91
Token-Ring Frame Formats	p. 92
Ring Management	p. 93
Comparing Token Ring and Ethernet	p. 94
Token Bus	p. 94
FDDI	p. 95
Broadband LANs	p. 97
ARCnet	p. 98
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 98
Self-Test	p. 99
Questions/Activities	p. 100
Review Quiz	p. 100
Chapter 6 Network Design and Troubleshooting Scenarios	p. 103
Introduction	p. 103
Networking Two Computers	p. 104
Networking a Small Lab	p. 105
Networking a Small Business	p. 106
Networking a College Campus	p. 109
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 111
Self-Test	p. 116
Questions/Activities	p. 117
Review Quiz	p. 119
Part II Network Protocols
Chapter 7 Low-Level Protocols	p. 123
Introduction	p. 123
Serial Data Communication	p. 123
SLIP	p. 125
PPP	p. 125
IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control	p. 126
NetBIOS	p. 128
NetBEUI	p. 130
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 132
Self-Test	p. 134
Questions/Activities	p. 134
Review Quiz	p. 134
Chapter 8 The TCP/IP Protocols	p. 137
Introduction	p. 137
RFCs	p. 140
IP	p. 142
IP Addresses	p. 145
TCP	p. 149
UDP	p. 154
ARP and RARP	p. 156
TCP/IP Support Protocols	p. 161
TCP/IP Applications	p. 166
IP Version 6	p. 173
Protocol Analyzers	p. 173
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 173
Self-Test	p. 175
Questions/Activities	p. 176
Review Quiz	p. 176
Chapter 9 IPX/SPX, Appletalk, and Other Network Protocols	p. 179
Introduction	p. 179
IPX/SPX	p. 180
AppleTalk	p. 184
DECnet	p. 186
SNA	p. 190
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 192
Self-Test	p. 193
Questions/Activities	p. 194
Review Quiz	p. 194
Chapter 10 Switching and Routing	p. 199
Introduction	p. 199
Hubs Versus Switches	p. 200
Inside a Switch	p. 203
Store-and-Forward Switching	p. 206
Cut-Through Switching	p. 207
Switches Versus Routers	p. 207
Routing Protocols	p. 208
Autonomous Systems	p. 210
Interior Gateway Protocols	p. 211
Exterior Gateway Protocols	p. 214
Classless Inter-Domain Routing	p. 215
Distance-Vector Routing	p. 216
Link-State Routing	p. 221
Policy Routing	p. 232
Multi-Protocol Label Switching	p. 232
Private Network-Network Interface	p. 233
Layer 3 Switching	p. 234
Inside an ISP	p. 234
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 237
Self-Test	p. 243
Questions/Activities	p. 243
Review Quiz	p. 244
Chapter 11 Network Management and Security	p. 249
Introduction	p. 249
Network Management	p. 250
Network Security	p. 253
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 266
Self-Test	p. 267
Questions/Activities	p. 268
Review Quiz	p. 268
Part III Network Applications
Chapter 12 Electronic Mail	p. 271
Introduction	p. 271
What Is E-Mail?	p. 272
Simple Mail Transport Protocol	p. 272
Format of E-Mail Messages	p. 274
E-Mail Client Software	p. 274
Sending an E-Mail Message	p. 277
Receiving an E-Mail Message Using the Post Office Protocol	p. 277
E-Mail Error Messages	p. 279
Access to E-Mail Using the Web	p. 280
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions	p. 281
Internet Message Access Protocol	p. 283
E-Mail Packet Capture Using LanExplorer	p. 285
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 292
Self-Test	p. 294
Questions/Activities	p. 295
Review Quiz	p. 295
Chapter 13 FTP and Telnet	p. 297
Introduction	p. 297
FTP Clients and Servers	p. 298
Telnet Clients and Servers	p. 317
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 326
Self-Test	p. 327
Questions/Activities	p. 328
Review Quiz	p. 328
Chapter 14 Multimedia Networking	p. 331
Introduction	p. 331
Image Files	p. 332
Sound Files	p. 334
The Digital Conversation	p. 336
Transmitting Data Over a Network	p. 337
Voice-Over-IP	p. 338
Video	p. 339
Multicasting	p. 341
Games	p. 342
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 342
Self-Test	p. 343
Questions/Activities	p. 344
Review Quiz	p. 344
Chapter 15 The Internet	p. 347
Introduction	p. 347
The Organization of the Internet	p. 348
World Wide Web	p. 348
HTML	p. 350
CGI	p. 353
JAVA	p. 355
Virtual Private Networks	p. 357
Instant Messaging	p. 359
Setting Up a Web Server	p. 361
Related Sites	p. 364
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 365
Self-Test	p. 365
Questions/Activities	p. 366
Review Quiz	p. 366
Chapter 16 Writing a Network Application	p. 369
Introduction	p. 369
Client-Server Model	p. 370
Connection-Oriented Versus Connectionless Communication	p. 371
Sockets	p. 372
Network Programming Languages	p. 375
Network Applications	p. 380
CGI IP Address Calculator	p. 386
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 392
Self-Test	p. 392
Questions/Activities	p. 393
Review Quiz	p. 393
Part IV Network Operating Systems
Chapter 17 An Introduction to Networking with Windows	p. 397
Introduction	p. 397
Microsoft Networking	p. 398
The Network Neighborhood	p. 398
Network Printing	p. 399
Sharing Files Over a Network	p. 403
Dial-Up Networking	p. 405
Connecting to the Internet	p. 408
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 408
Self-Test	p. 410
Questions/Activities	p. 410
Review Quiz	p. 410
Chapter 18 Windows Nt Domains	p. 413
Introduction	p. 413
Domains	p. 414
Domain Clients	p. 417
Logging onto a Network	p. 417
Running a Network Server	p. 419
User Profiles	p. 425
Security	p. 428
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 429
Self-Test	p. 432
Questions/Activities	p. 432
Review Quiz	p. 433
Chapter 19 Linux	p. 437
Introduction	p. 437
Red Hat Linux Environment	p. 438
Linux Graphical User Environment	p. 440
Installation and Configuration	p. 442
Application Software	p. 445
System Administration, Management, and Security	p. 449
TCP/IP Network Management	p. 449
Samba	p. 452
Network Information Services	p. 452
Network File System Services	p. 454
Apache Web Server	p. 455
Linux Documentation	p. 456
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 458
Self-Test	p. 459
Questions/Activities	p. 460
Review Quiz	p. 460
Chapter 20 Other Network Operating Systems	p. 463
Introduction	p. 463
NetWare	p. 463
OpenVMS	p. 469
Macintosh OS (MACOS)	p. 471
OS/2 Warp	p. 471
Additional Network Operating Systems	p. 471
Troubleshooting Techniques	p. 472
Self-Test	p. 472
Questions/Activities	p. 473
Review Quiz	p. 473
Glossary	p. 477
Appendix A Internet Milestones	p. 483
Appendix B Web Resources	p. 485
Appendix C Ascill Character Set	p. 487
Appendix D Rfc Index	p. 489
Appendix E Modems	p. 551
Appendix F Using Lanexplorer	p. 565
Appendix G Network Certification	p. 575
Appendix H Telecommunication Technologies	p. 577
Answers to Odd-Numbered Self-Test Questions	p. 587
Index	p. 589

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