Chapter 2
Network Infrastructure
IN THIS CHAPTER
Looking at the various elements that make up a typical network infrastructure
Considering how standards and protocols are used in networking
Examining the elements of a network’s cable infrastructure
Learning how network data is transmitted via packets
Looking at the issues of collisions in wired and wireless networks
In this chapter, I cover the key concepts of local area networks — that is, networks that are contained within a single location. Although this chapter may seem a little abstract, you’ll be much better prepared to design and implement a solid local area network if you have a good understanding of these concepts from the very beginning.
I go into more depth on many of the concepts presented in this chapter in Book 2, which dives deeper into the various networking standards and protocols.
Introducing Infrastructure
As I mention in the preceding chapter, a local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and ...
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