Chapter 1. Introduction to Networks

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA NETWORK+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 2.3 Identify common physical network topologies

    • Star

    • Mesh

    • Bus

    • Ring

    • Point to point

    • Point to multipoint

    • Hybrid

  • 2.7 Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics

    • Peer to peer

    • Client/server

    • VPN

    • VLAN

Introduction to Networks

And those vitally important networks come in all shapes and sizes—ranging from small and simple, to humongous and super complicated. But whatever their flavor, they all need to be maintained properly; and in order to do that well, you've got to understand networking basics. The various types of devices and technologies that are used to ...

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