Chapter 1 Network Fundamentals Review

This chapter describes the fundamental concepts that relate to networks and includes the following sections:

• Introduction to Networks

• Protocols and the OSI Model

• LANs and WANs

• Network Devices

• Introduction to the TCP/IP Suite

• Routing

• Addressing

• Switching Types

• Spanning Tree Protocol

• Virtual LANs

This chapter introduces some fundamental concepts and terminology that act as the foundation for additional material in the book. After a brief introduction to networks, the communication protocols that are used by the devices on the network will be reviewed. LANs and WANs are described, as are the various devices found in a network. This chapter also includes an introduction to TCP/IP, which is ...

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