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Networking Essentials By Jeffrey Beasley

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Networking Essentials: A CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Textbook by Jeffrey Beasley

Thoroughly updated to reflect the CompTIA Network+ N10-006 exam, Networking Essentials, Fourth Edition is a practical, up-to-date, and hands-on guide to the basics of networking. Written from the viewpoint of a working network administrator, it requires absolutely no experience with either network concepts or day-to-day network management. Networking Essentials, Fourth Edition guides readers from an entry-level knowledge in computer networks to advanced concepts in Ethernet and TCP/IP networks; routing protocols and router configuration; local, campus, and wide area network configuration; network security; wireless networking; optical networks; Voice over IP; the network server; and Linux networking. This new edition includes expanded coverage of mobile and cellular communications; configuring static routing with RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS; physical security, access control, and biometric access control; cloud computing and virtualization; and codes and standards. Clear goals are outlined for each chapter, and every concept is introduced in easy to understand language that explains how and why networking technologies are used. Each chapter is packed with real-world examples and practical exercises that reinforce all concepts and guide you through using them to configure, analyze, and fix networks. Key Pedagogical Features NET-CHALLENGE SIMULATION SOFTWARE provides hands-on experience with entering router and switch commands, setting up functions, and configuring interfaces and protocols WIRESHARK NETWORK PROTOCOL ANALYZER presents techniques and examples of data traffic analysis throughout PROVEN TOOLS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND NETWORK+ PREP, including chapter outlines, summaries, and Network+ objectives WORKING EXAMPLES IN EVERY CHAPTER to reinforce key concepts and promote mastery KEY TERM DEFINITIONS, LISTINGS, AND EXTENSIVE GLOSSARY to help you master the language of networking QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS to help you deepen your understanding CD-ROM includes Net-Challenge Simulation Software, including seven hands-on labs and the Wireshark Network Protocol Analyzer Software examples. Shelving Category: Networking Covers: CompTIA Network+

About Jeffrey Beasley

Jeffrey S. Beasley is a professor in the Information and Communications Technology program at New Mexico State University, where he teaches computer networking and many related topics. He is the author of Networking, Second Edition, as well as coauthor of Modern Electronic Communication, Ninth Edition, Networking Essentials 3e, and A Practical Guide to Advance Networking. Piyasat Nilkaew is the director of Telecommunications and Networking at New Mexico State University, with more than 15 years of experience in network management and consulting. He has extensive expertise in deploying and integrating multiprotocol and multivendor data, voice, and video network solutions. He is coauthor of Networking Essentials 3e and A Practical Guide to Advance Networking.

Table of Contents

Introduction xxi CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Computer Networks 2 Chapter Outline 3 Objectives 3 Key Terms 3 1-1 Introduction 5 1-2 Network Topologies 7 Section 1-2 Review 12 Test Your Knowledge 12 1-3 The OSI Model 13 Section 1-3 Review 15 Test Your Knowledge 16 1-4 The Ethernet LAN 17 IP Addressing 21 Section 1-4 Review 23 Test Your Knowledge 23 1-5 Home Networking 24 Securing the Home Network 35 IP Addressing in the Home Network 36 Section 1-5 Review 38 Test Your Knowledge 39 1-6 Assembling An Office LAN 40 Section 1-6 Review 45 Test Your Knowledge 46 1-7 Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN 47 Section 1-7 Review 50 Test Your Knowledge 50 Summary 51 Questions and Problems 51 Certification Questions 60 CHAPTER 2 Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted Pair 64 CHAPTER OUTLINE 65 OBJECTIVES 65 KEY TERMS 65 2-1 Introduction 67 2-2 Structured Cabling 68 Horizontal Cabling 72 Section 2-2 Review 74 Test Your Knowledge 75 2-3 Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable 76 Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable 78 Section 2-3 Review 79 Test Your Knowledge 79 2-4 Terminating CAT6/5E/5 UTP Cables 80 Computer Communication 82 Straight-through and Crossover Patch Cables 84 Section 2-4 Review 92 Test Your Knowledge 93 2-5 Cable Testing and Certification 94 Section 2-5 Review 98 Test Your Knowledge 98 2-6 10 Gigabit Ethernet over Copper 99 Overview 99 Alien Crosstalk 100 Signal Transmission 101 Section 2-6 Review 102 Test Your Knowledge 102 2-7 Troubleshooting Cabling Systems 103 Installation 103 Cable Stretching 104 Cable Failing to Meet Manufacturer Specifications 104 CAT5e Cable Test Examples 105 Section 2-7 Review 111 Test Your Knowledge 111 Summary 113 Questions and Problems 113 Certification Questions 122 CHAPTER 3 Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics 126 Chapter Outline 127 Objectives 127 Key Terms 127 3-1 Introduction 128 3-2 The Nature of Light 131 Graded-Index Fiber 135 Single-Mode Fibers 135 Section 3-2 Review 137 Test Your Knowledge 137 3-3 Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion 137 Attenuation 138 Dispersion 139 Dispersion Compensation 140 Section 3-3 Review 141 Test Your Knowledge 141 3-4 Optical Components 142 Intermediate Components 144 Detectors 144 Fiber Connectorization 146 Section 3-4 Review 147 Test Your Knowledge 148 3-5 Optical Networking 148 Defining Optical Networking 149 Building Distribution 151 Campus Distribution 154 Section 3-5 Review 157 Test Your Knowledge 158 3-6 Safety 159 Section 3-6 Review 160 Test Your Knowledge 160 Summary 161 Questions and Problems 161 Certification Questions 164 CHAPTER 4 Wireless Networking 168 Chapter Outline 169 Objectives 169 Key Terms 169 4-1 Introduction 170 4-2 The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard 172 Section 4-2 Review 179 Test Your Knowledge 179 4-3 802.11 Wireless Networking 180 Section 4-3 Review 189 Test Your Knowledge 190 4-4 Bluetooth, WiMAX, RFID, and Mobile Communications 190 Bluetooth 190 WiMAX 193 Radio Frequency Identification 194 Section 4-4 Review 198 Test Your Knowledge 199 4-5 Securing Wireless LANS 199 Section 4-5 Review 202 Test Your Knowledge 203 4-6 Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless LAN: A Case Study 203 1. Antenna Site Survey 204 2. Establishing a Point-to-Point Wireless Link to the Home Network 204 3-4. Configuring the Multipoint Distribution/Conducting an RF Site Survey 206 5. Configuring the Remote Installations 208 Section 4-6 Review 208 Test Your Knowledge 209 Summary 210 Questions and Problems 210 Critical Thinking 215 Certification Questions 216 CHAPTER 5 Interconnecting the LANs 218 Chapter Outline 219 Objectives 219 Key Terms 219 5-1 Introduction 220 5-2 The Network Bridge 221 Section 5-2 Review 226 Test Your Knowledge 227 5-3 The Network Switch 228 Hub-Switch Comparison 230 Managed Switches 233 Multilayer Switches 238 Section 5-3 Review 238 Test Your Knowledge 239 5-4 The Router 239 The Router Interface: Cisco 2800 Series 240 The Router Interface-Cisco 2600 Series 241 Section 5-4 Review 244 Test Your Knowledge 244 5-5 Interconnecting LANs with the Router 245 Gateway Address 247 Network Segments 247 Section 5-5 Review 248 Test Your Knowledge 248 5-6 Configuring the Network Interface-Auto-Negotiation 249 Auto-Negotiation Steps 249 Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex 250 Section 5-6 Review 252 Test Your Knowledge 252 Summary 253 Questions and Problems 253 Critical Thinking 258 Certification Questions 259 CHAPTER 6 TCP/IP 262 Chapter Outline 263 Objectives 263 Key Terms 263 6-1 Introduction 264 6-2 The TCP/IP Layers 265 The Application Layer 266 The Transport Layer 268 The Internet Layer 272 The Network Interface Layer 274 Section 6-2 Review 275 Test Your Knowledge 276 6-3 Number Conversion 276 Binary-to-Decimal Conversion 276 Decimal-to-Binary Conversion 278 Hexadecimal Numbers 280 Section 6-3 Review 283 Test Your Knowledge 283 6-4 IPv4 Addressing 283 Section 6-4 Review 287 Test Your Knowledge 287 6-5 Subnet Masks 288 Section 6-5 Review 295 Test Your Knowledge 295 6-6 CIDR Blocks 296 Section 6-6 Review 299 Test Your Knowledge 299 6-7 IPv6 Addressing 300 Section 6-7 Review 303 Test Your Knowledge 303 Summary 304 Questions and Problems 304 Critical Thinking 313 Certification Questions 314 CHAPTER 7 Introduction to Router Configuration 318 Chapter Outline 319 Objectives 319 Key Terms 319 7-1 Introduction 320 7-2 Router Fundamentals 321 Layer 3 Networks 323 Section 7-2 Review 328 Test Your Knowledge 329 7-3 The Console Port Connection 329 Configuring the HyperTerminal Software (Windows) 331 Configuring the Z-Term Serial Communications Software (Mac) 333 Section 7-3 Review 335 Test Your Knowledge 335 7-4 The Router's User EXEC Mode (Router>) 336 The User EXEC Mode 336 Router Configuration Challenge: The User EXEC Mode 339 Section 7-4 Review 342 Test Your Knowledge 342 7-5 The Router's Privileged EXEC Mode (Router#) 343 Hostname 344 Enable Secret 344 Setting the Line Console Passwords 345 Fast Ethernet Interface Configuration 346 Serial Interface Configuration 347 Router Configuration Challenge: The Privileged EXEC Mode 349 Section 7-5 Review 351 Test Your Knowledge 351 Summary 352 Questions and Problems 352 Critical Thinking 357 Certification Questions 359 CHAPTER 8 Introduction to Switch Configuration 362 Chapter Outline 363 Objectives 363 Key Terms 363 8-1 Introduction 364 8-2 Introduction to VLANs 365 Virtual LAN 366 Section 8-2 Review 367 Test Your Knowledge 367 8-3 Introduction to Switch Configuration 368 Hostname 368 Enable Secret 369 Setting the Line Console Passwords 369 Static VLAN Configuration 371 Networking Challenge-Switch Configuration 375 Section 8-3 Review 376 Test Your Knowledge 376 8-4 Spanning-Tree Protocol 377 Section 8-4 Review 379 Test Your Knowledge 379 8-5 Network Management 380 Section 8-5 Review 383 Test Your Knowledge 384 8-6 Power Over Ethernet 385 Section 8-6 Review 387 Test Your Knowledge 387 Summary 389 Questions and Problems 389 Critical Thinking 394 Certification Questions 395 CHAPTER 9 Routing Protocols 398 Chapter Outline 399 Objectives 399 Key Terms 399 9-1 Introduction 400 9-2 Static Routing 401 Gateway of Last Resort 408 Configuring Static Routes 408 Networking Challenge: Chapter 9-Static Routes 411 Section 9-2 Review 412 Test Your Knowledge 412 9-3 Dynamic Routing Protocols 413 Section 9-3 Review 414 Test Your Knowledge 415 9-4 Distance Vector Protocols 415 Section 9-4 Review 417 Test Your Knowledge 417 9-5 Configuring RIP and RIPv2 418 Configuring Routes with RIP 420 Configuring Routes with RIP Version 2 425 Networking Challenge-RIP V2 426 Section 9-5 Review 427 Test Your Knowledge 428 9-6 Link State Protocols 428 Section 9-6 Review 431 Test Your Knowledge 431 9-7 Configuring the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Routing Protocol 432 Networking Challenge: OSPF 437 Section 9-7 Review 437 Test Your Knowledge 438 9-8 Hybrid Protocols: Configuring the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) 438 Configuring Routes with EIGRP 439 Networking Challenge-EIGRP 443 Section 9-8 Review 444 Test Your Knowledge 445 Summary 446 Questions and Problems 446 Critical Thinking 459 Certification Questions 459 CHAPTER 10 Internet Technologies: Out to the Internet 462 Chapter Outline 463 Objectives 463 Key Terms 463 10-1 Introduction 465 10-2 The Line Connection 467 Data Channels 468 Point of Presence 470 Section 10-2 Review 472 Test Your Knowledge 472 10-3 Remote Access 473 Analog Modem Technologies 473 Cable Modems 474 xDSL Modems 474 The Remote Access Server 477 Section 10-3 Review 479 Test Your Knowledge 480 10-4 Metro Ethernet/Carrier Ethernet 480 Ethernet Service Types 482 Service Attributes 483 Section 10-4 Review 484 Test Your Knowledge 484 10-5 Network Services-DHCP and DNS 485 The DHCP Data Packets 487 DHCP Deployment 488 Network Services: DNS 489 Internet Domain Name 490 Section 10-5 Review 495 Test Your Knowledge 496 10-6 Internet Routing-BGP 496 Section 10-6 Review 499 Test Your Knowledge 499 10-7 Analyzing Internet Data Traffic 500 Utilization/Errors Strip Chart 501 Network Layer Matrix 501 Network Layer Host Table 502 Frame Size Distribution 502 Section 10-7 Review 503 Test Your Knowledge 504 Summary 505 Questions and Problems 505 Certification Questions 511 CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting 514 Chapter Outline 515 Objectives 515 Key Terms 515 11-1 Introduction 516 11-2 Analyzing Computer Networks 518 Using Wireshark to Inspect Data Packets 518 Using Wireshark to Capture Packets 521 Section 11-2 Review 522 Test Your Knowledge 523 11-3 Analyzing Computer Networks-FTP Data Packets 523 Section 11-3 Review 524 Test Your Knowledge 524 11-4 Analyzing Campus Network Data Traffic 525 Section 11-4 Review 527 Test Your Knowledge 528 11-5 Troubleshooting the Router Interface 528 Section 11-5 Review 533 Test Your Knowledge 533 11-6 Troubleshooting the Switch Interface 533 Section 11-6 Review 537 Test Your Knowledge 537 11-7 Troubleshooting Fiber Optics-The OTDR 538 Section 11-7 Review 540 Test Your Knowledge 540 11-8 Troubleshooting Wireless Networks 540 Section 11-8 Review 542 Test Your Knowledge 543 Summary 544 Questions and Problems 544 Certification Questions 549 CHAPTER 12 Network Security 552 Chapter Outline 553 Objectives 553 Key Terms 553 12-1 Introduction 554 12-2 Intrusion (How an Attacker Gains Control of a Network) 556 Social Engineering 556 Section 12-2 Review 563 Test Your Knowledge 564 12-3 Denial of Service 564 Section 12-3 Review 566 Test Your Knowledge 567 12-4 Security Software and Hardware 567 Section 12-4 Review 578 Test Your Knowledge 579 12-5 Introduction to Virtual Private Network 579 Section 12-5 Review 588 Test Your Knowledge 589 12-6 Wireless Security 590 Section 12-6 Review 593 Test Your Knowledge 593 Summary 594 Questions and Problems 594 Critical Thinking 598 Certification Questions 599 CHAPTER 13 Cloud Computing and Virtualization 602 Chapter Outline 603 Objectives 603 Key Terms 603 13-1 Introduction 604 13-2 Virtualization 604 Setting Up Virtualization on Windows 8/10 607 Section 13-2 Review 616 Test Your Knowledge 616 13-3 Cloud Computing 616 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 618 Platform as a Service (PaaS) 619 Software as a Service (SaaS) 619 Section 13-3 Review 619 Test Your Knowledge 619 Summary 620 Questions and Problems 620 Certification Questions 622 CHAPTER 14 Codes and Standards 624 Chapter Outline 625 Objectives 625 Key Terms 625 14-1 Introduction 626 14-2 Safety Standards and Codes 627 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes (29 CFR 1910.36) 627 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes (29 CFR 1910.37) 628 Emergency Action Plans (29 CFR 1910.38) 628 Fire Prevention Plans (29 CFR 1910.39) 629 Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 CFR 1910.157) 629 Fixed Extinguishing Systems (29 CFR 1910.160) 630 Fire Detection Systems (29 CFR 1910.164) 631 Employee Alarm Systems (29 CFR 1910.165) 632 Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) 633 HVAC Systems 633 Door Access 633 Section 14-2 Review 634 Test Your Knowledge 634 14-3 Industry Regulatory Compliance 634 FERPA 635 FISMA 635 GLBA 635 HIPAA 635 PCI DSS 636 Section 14-3 Review 637 Test Your Knowledge 638 14-4 Business Policies and Procedures 638 Memorandum of Understanding 638 Service Level Agreement 639 Master Service Agreement 639 Statement of Work 639 Acceptable Use Policy 640 Section 14-4 Review 640 Test Your Knowledge 640 Summary 641 Questions and Problems 641 Certification Questions 644 Glossary 646 TOC, 9780789758194, 12/01/2015

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CIN0789758199A
9780789758194
0789758199
Networking Essentials: A CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Textbook by Jeffrey Beasley
Jeffrey Beasley
Used - Well Read
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
20160118
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