Authorized Self-Study Guide Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), Second Edition

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1. Building a Simple Network

Exploring the Functions of Networking

What Is a Network?

Common Physical Components of a Network

Interpreting a Network Diagram

Resource-Sharing Functions and Benefits

Network User Applications

The Impact of User Applications on the Network

Characteristics of a Network

Physical Versus Logical Topologies

Physical Topologies

Logical Topologies

Bus Topology

Star and Extended-Star Topologies

Star Topology

Extended-Star Topology

Ring Topologies

Single-Ring Topology

Dual-Ring Topology

Mesh and Partial-Mesh Topologies

Full-Mesh Topology

Partial-Mesh Topology

Connection to the Internet

Summary of Exploring the Functions of Networking

Securing the Network

Need for Network Security

Balancing ...