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Networking Essentials: A CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Textbook, 6th Edition
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Networking Essentials: A CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Textbook, 6th Edition

by Jeffrey S. Beasley, Piyasat Nilkaew
November 2021
Beginner content levelBeginner
848 pages
24h 42m
English
Pearson IT Certification
Content preview from Networking Essentials: A CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Textbook, 6th Edition

1CHAPTER

Introduction to Computer Networks

Chapter Outline

1-1 Introduction

1-2 Network Topologies

1-3 The OSI Model

1-4 The Ethernet LAN

1-5 Home Networking

1-6 Assembling an Office LAN

1-7 Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN

Summary

Questions and Problems

Objectives

  • Explain the various LAN topologies

  • Define the function of a networking protocol

  • Describe CSMA/CD for the Ethernet protocol

  • Describe the structure of an Ethernet frame

  • Define the function of a network interface card

  • Describe the purpose of a MAC address on a networking device

  • Discuss how to determine the MAC address for a computer

  • Discuss the fundamentals of IP addressing

  • Discuss the issues involved in configuring a home network

  • Discuss the issues involved in assembling an office ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780137455911