Introduction

This book provides a look at computer networking from the point of view of the network administrator. It guides readers from an entry-level knowledge of computer networks to advanced concepts related to Ethernet networks; router configuration; TCP/IP networks; routing protocols; local, campus, and wide area network configuration; network security; wireless networking; optical networks; Voice over IP; network servers; and Linux networking. After reading the entire text, you will have gained a solid knowledge base in computer networks.

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