Chapter 7
Routing Between Networks
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:
Why is routing needed?
How do routers use tables?
How do you build a fully connected network?
Key Terms
This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the Glossary.
Introduction (7.0.1)
Creating your own peer-to-peer network is fun, but pretty soon you‛ll want to venture out to other networks and onto the Internet. When that time comes, you will need to have a router. This part of networking is even more fun.
The Need for Routing (7.1)
Most network communication involves sending packets over multiple networks. Routing is the process ...
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