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Packed with hands-on learning tools, Tomsho's GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS, Eighth Edition, equips you with the knowledge and skills to work with network infrastructure devices and network operating systems in a small to medium-size network environment. Focusing on troubleshooting and computer networking technologies, it delivers a comprehensive introduction to network protocols and network devices, including wireless and cybersecurity technologies. It reflects the latest networking technologies and operating systems, covers new Ethernet standards, includes an Internet of Things (IoT) chapter and adds certification mapping to the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA Exam 98-366) in Networking Fundamentals. Maximizing your success, virtual labs and the MindTap digital learning solution give you ample opportunities to put what you learn into practice and prep for the certification test. Cover 1 Brief Contents 5 Table of Contents 7 Introduction 19 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Networks 29 An Overview of Computer Concepts 31 The Fundamentals of Network Communication 43 Network Terms Explained 56 Network Models 65 Chapter Summary 75 Key Terms 76 Review Questions 76 Packet Tracer Labs 79 Critical Thinking 85 Chapter 2: Network Hardware Essentials 87 Network Repeaters and Hubs 89 Network Switches 93 Wireless Access Points 102 Network Interface Cards 104 Routers 112 Chapter Summary 123 Key Terms 124 Review Questions 125 Packet Tracer Labs 128 Critical Thinking 140 Chapter 3: Network Topologies and Technologies 143 Physical Topologies 144 Logical Topologies 153 Network Technologies 157 802.11 Wi-Fi 176 Chapter Summary 187 Key Terms 188 Review Questions 189 Packet Tracer Labs 191 Critical Thinking 196 Chapter 4: Network Media 201 Wired Networking 202 Fiber-Optic Cable 225 Wireless Networking 230 LAN Media Selection Criteria 238 Chapter Summary 239 Key Terms 240 Review Questions 240 Packet Tracer Labs 243 Critical Thinking 248 Chapter 5: Network Protocols 251 TCP/IP's Layered Architecture 252 Application-Layer Protocols 258 Transport-Layer Protocols 275 Internetwork-Layer Protocols 280 Network Access-Layer Protocols 291 Chapter Summary 295 Key Terms 295 Review Questions 296 Packet Tracer Labs 298 Critical Thinking 309 Chapter 6: IP Addressing 313 Ipv4 Addressing 314 Classless Interdomain Routing 324 Subnetting 325 Configuring Ipv4 Addresses 334 Network Address Translation 345 Internet Protocol Version 6 347 Ipv6 Address Types 350 IPv6 Autoconfiguration 356 Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 357 Chapter Summary 362 Key Terms 363 Review Questions 364 Packet Tracer Labs 367 Critical Thinking 369 Chapter 7: Network Reference Models and Standards 373 Introducing the OSI and IEEE 802 Networking Models 374 IEEE 802 Networking Standards 389 Chapter Summary 396 Key Terms 396 Review Questions 397 Packet Tracer Labs 398 Critical Thinking 399 Chapter 8: Network Hardware in Depth 401 Network Switches in Depth 402 Routers in Depth 415 Wireless Access Points in Depth 428 Network Interface Cards in Depth 432 Chapter Summary 437 Key Terms 438 Review Questions 439 Packet Tracer Labs 441 Critical Thinking 450 Chapter 9: Introduction to Network Security 459 Network Security Overview and Policies 460 Securing Physical Access to the Network 464 Securing Access to Network Data 467 Network Security Devices 482 Protecting a Network from Malware 491 Using an Attacker's Tools to Stop Network Attacks 497 Chapter Summary 505 Key Terms 506 Review Questions 507 Packet Tracer Labs 509 Critical Thinking 512 Chapter 10: Wide Area Networking and Cloud Computing 517 Wide Area Network Fundamentals 518 WAN Connection Methods 522 Remote Access Networking 538 Cloud Computing 545 Chapter Summary 548 Key Terms 548 Review Questions 549 Packet Tracer Labs 551 Critical Thinking 559 Chapter 11: Network Operating System Fundamentals 561 Operating System Fundamentals 562 Client and Server Operating System Overview 579 Operating System Virtualization 593 Installing an OS 611 Chapter Summary 619 Key Terms 620 Review Questions 620 Critical Thinking 623 Chapter 12: Network Management and Administration 627 Managing User and Group Accounts 628 Storage and File System Management 646 Working with Shared Files and Printers 660 Monitoring System Reliability and Performance 669 Backup and Fault Tolerance 679 Chapter Summary 687 Key Terms 689 Review Questions 689 Critical Thinking 692 Chapter 13: The Internet of Things (IoT) 695 Introduction to the Internet of Things 696 IoT Networking 703 Commercial and Industrial IoT Devices 707 DIY IoT 714 Chapter Summary 734 Key Terms 736 Review Questions 736 Packet Tracer Labs 738 Critical Thinking 745 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting and Support 749 Documenting Your Network 750 The Problem-Solving Process 756 Approaches to Network Troubleshooting 766 Making Use of Problem-Solving Resources 772 Network Troubleshooting Tools 779 Common Troubleshooting Situations 790 Disaster Recovery 792 Chapter Summary 796 Key Terms 796 Review Questions 797 Critical Thinking 799 Appendix A: Network Troubleshooting Guide 803 Appendix B: MTA Exam 98-366 Objectives 809 Glossary 813 Index 835 WCN:,02-300 WCN: 02-300 "Focusing on troubleshooting and computer networking technologies, it delivers a comprehensive introduction to network protocols and network devices, including wireless and cybersecurity technologies. It reflects the latest networking technologies and operating systems, covers new Ethernet standards, includes an Internet of Things (IoT) chapter and adds certification mapping to the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA Exam 98-366) in Networking Fundamentals. Maximizing your success, virtual labs and the MindTap digital learning solution give you ample opportunities to put what you learn into practice and prep for the certification test."--Provided by publisher