CHAPTER 48. Strategies for Troubleshooting Network Problems

SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER ARE

A Documented Network Is Easier to Troubleshoot 918

Problem-Solving Techniques 922

Pitfalls of Troubleshooting 926

Although networks can be composed of many types of physical components, from copper wire or fiber-optic cables to wireless access points and network adapters, there are steps you can take to make troubleshooting network problems a little easier, regardless of their composition. Although each device, protocol, or standard that is a part of your network may come with its own tools used for troubleshooting purposes, it’s important to realize that you should take a structured approach to solving problems on the network. This chapter ...

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