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Networking Essentials - A CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Textbook

by Jeffrey S. Beasley Piyasat Nilkaew

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Book Title

Networking Essentials - A CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Textbook 6th Edition Edition: 6

Author

Jeffrey S. Beasley Piyasat Nilkaew

Publisher

Pearson IT Certification

Publication Date

2021

ISBN

9780137455829

Number of Pages

851

Language

English

Format

PDF

File Size

27.2MB

Subject

Computer Networking

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents At A Glance
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction to Computer Networks
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
1-1 Introduction
1-2 Network Topologies
1-3 The OSI Model
1-4 The Ethernet LAN
1-5 Home Networking
1-6 Assembling an Office LAN
1-7 Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 2. Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
2-1 Introduction
2-2 Structured Cabling
2-3 Twisted-Pair Cable
2-4 Terminating Twisted-Pair Cables
2-5 Cable Testing and Certification
2-6 10 Gigabit Ethernet over Copper
2-7 Troubleshooting Cabling Systems
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 3. Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
3-1 Introduction
3-2 The Nature of Light
3-3 Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion
3-4 Optical Components
3-5 Optical Networking
3-6 Safety
3-7 Troubleshooting Fiber Optics: The OTDR
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 4. Wireless Networking
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
4-1 Introduction
4-2 The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard
4-3 802.11 Wireless Networking
4-4 Bluetooth, WiMAX, RFID, and Mobile Communications
4-5 Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless LAN: A Case Study
4-6 Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 5. Interconnecting the LANs
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
5-1 Introduction
5-2 The Network Bridge
5-3 The Network Switch
5-4 The Router
5-5 The Console Port Connection
5-6 Interconnecting LANs with the Router
5-7 Interconnecting LANs and WANs
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 6. TCP/IP
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
6-1 Introduction
6-2 The TCP/IP Layers
6-3 Number Conversion
6-4 IPv4 Addressing
6-5 Subnet Masks: Subnetting and Supernetting
6-6 Supernetting, CIDR Blocks, and VLSM
6-7 IPv6 Addressing
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 7. Introduction to Router Configuration
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
7-1 Introduction
7-2 Router Fundamentals
7-3 The Router’s User EXEC Mode (Router>)
7-4 The Router’s Privileged EXEC Mode (Router#)
7-5 Configuring the Network Interface: Auto-negotiation
7-6 Troubleshooting the Router Interface
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 8. Introduction to Switch Configuration
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
8-1 Introduction
8-2 Introduction to VLANs
8-3 Introduction to Switch Configuration
8-4 Spanning Tree Protocol
8-5 Power over Ethernet
8-6 Troubleshooting the Switch Interface
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 9. Routing Protocols
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
9-1 Introduction
9-2 Static Routing
9-3 Dynamic Routing Protocols
9-4 Distance Vector Protocols
9-5 Configuring RIP and RIPv2
9-6 Link State Protocols
9-7 Configuring the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Routing Protocol
9-8 Configuring Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
9-9 Internet Routing with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
9-10 IPv6 Routing
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 10. Managing the Network Infrastructure
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
10-1 Introduction
10-2 Domain Name and IP Address Assignment
10-3 IP Address Management with DHCP
10-4 Scaling a Network with NAT and PAT
10-5 Domain Name System (DNS)
10-6 Network Management Protocols
10-7 Analyzing Network Traffic
10-8 Network Analyzer: Wireshark
10-9 Analyzing Computer Networks: FTP Data Packets
10-10 Troubleshooting IP Networks
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 11. Network Security
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
11-1 Introduction
11-2 Intrusion: How Attackers Gain Control
11-3 Denial-of-Service
11-4 Security Software and Hardware
11-5 Managing Network Access
11-6 Router Security
11-7 Switch Security
11-8 Wireless Security
11-9 Remote Access and VPN Technologies
11-10 Physical Security
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 12. Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
12-1 Introduction
12-2 Virtualization
12-3 Cloud Computing
12-4 Enterprise Storage
Summary
Questions and Problems
Chapter 13. Codes and Standards
Chapter Outline
Objectives
Key Terms
13-1 Introduction
13-2 Safety Standards and Codes
13-3 Industry Regulatory Compliance
13-4 Business Policies and Best Practices
13-5 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Summary
Questions and Problems
Glossary
Index