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

You'd have to work pretty hard these days to find someone who would argue that our computers have become invaluable to us personally and professionally. Our society has become highly dependent on these resources and on sharing them with each other. The ability to communicate with those we need to—whether they're in the same building ...

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