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Author: Jill West, Tamara Dean, Jean Andrews

Master the technical skills and industry know-how to begin an exciting career installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks with the completely updated NETWORK GUIDE TO NETWORKS, 7E. You can prepare for success on CompTIA’s Network N10-006 certification exam with fully mapped coverage of all objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, and troubleshooting. This edition addresses today’s latest technology with new features that make essential information easily accessible and help you visualize high-level concepts. New OSI layer icons visually link concepts and the OSI model. New and updated “On the Job” stories, Applying Concepts activities, Hands-On and Case Projects let you explore concepts in more depth. The NETWORK GUIDE TO NETWORKS, 7E’s emphasis on real-world problem solving provides the tools you need to succeed in any computing environment.

Network Guide to Networks 7th Table of contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Networking

How Networks Are Used

Client-Server Applications

File and Print Services

Communications Services

Controlling Network Access

Peer-to-Peer Network Model

Client-Server Network Model

Networking Hardware and Physical Topologies

LANs and Their Hardware

MANs and WANs

The Seven-Layer OSI Model

Layer 7: Application Layer

Layer 6: Presentation Layer

Layer 5: Session Layer

Layer 4: Transport Layer

Layer 3: Network Layer

Layer 2: Data Link Layer

Layer 1: Physical Layer

Protocol Data Unit or PDU

Summary of How the Layers Work Together

Staying Safe When Working with Networks and Computers

Emergency Procedures

HVAC Systems

Protecting against Static Electricity

Installation Safety

Electrical and Tool Safety in Data Centers

Troubleshooting Network Problems

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 2. How Computers Find Each Other on Networks

Overview of Addressing on Networks

MAC Addresses

How Host Names and Domain Names Work

DNS (Domain Name System)

How Ports and Sockets Work

How IP Addresses Are Formatted and Assigned

How IPv4 Addresses Are Formatted and Assigned

How IPv6 Addresses Are Formatted and Assigned

Tools for Troubleshooting IP Address Problems

Ping

ipconfig

ifconfig

nslookup

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 3. How Data Is Transported Over Networks

TCP/IP Core Protocols

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

IP (Internet Protocol)

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) on IPv4 Networks

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) on IPv4 Networks

Routers and How They Work

Multilayer Switches

Routing Tables

Static or Dynamic Routing

The route Utility

Routing Metrics

Routing Protocols

Interior and Exterior Gateway Routing Protocols

Troubleshooting Router Issues

Troubleshooting Tools

Solving Common Routing Problems

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 4. Structured Cabling and Networking Elements

Network Equipment in Commercial Buildings

Components of Structured Cabling

Cable Management

Device Management

Rack Systems

NAS (Network Attached Storage)

SANs (Storage Area Networks)

Managing Power Sources and the Environment

Power Management

Monitoring the Environment and Security

NICs and Ethernet

Characteristics of NICs

Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Duplex

Ethernet Frames

Troubleshooting Network Devices

Building and Maintaining Network Documentation

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 5. Network Cabling

Transmission Basics

Analog Signaling

Digital Signaling

Data Modulation

Baseband and Broadband

Multiplexing

Throughput and Bandwidth

Twisted-Pair Cable

STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

Comparing STP and UTP

Ethernet Standards for Twisted-Pair Cabling

Cable Pinouts

Copper Connectors and Couplers

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Fiber-Optic Cable

SMF (Single Mode Fiber)

MMF (Multimode Fiber)

Fiber Connectors and Couplers

Fiber-Optic Converters and Modular Interfaces

Ethernet Standards for Fiber-Optic Cable

Troubleshooting Cable Problems

Transmission Flaws

Troubleshooting Tools

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 6. Wireless Networking

Characteristics of Wireless Transmissions

The Wireless Spectrum

Antennas

Signal Propagation

Signal Degradation

Frequency Ranges

Wireless PAN

Wi-Fi WLAN (Wireless LAN) Architecture

802.11 WLAN Standards

How Wi-Fi Works

Implementing a WLAN

Determining the Design

Configuring Wireless Connectivity Devices

Configuring Wireless Clients

802.11 Wireless Network Security

WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

Security Threats to Wireless Networks

Troubleshooting Wireless LANs

Wireless Network Tools

Avoiding Pitfalls

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 7. Cloud Computing and Remote Access

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Categories

Deployment Models

Remote Access

Point-to-Point Remote Access Protocols

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

VPN Tunneling Protocols

Terminal Emulation or Remote Virtual Computing

Encryption Techniques, Protocols, and Utilities

Key Encryption

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security)

SSL VPN

SSH (Secure Shell)

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

Hashes: MD5 and SHA

Authentication Protocols

RADIUS and TACACS+

CHAP and MS-CHAP

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)

802.1X (EAPoL)

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

Kerberos

SSO (Single Sign-On)

Troubleshooting Cloud Computing and Remote Access

Passwords

Misconfigurations

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 8. Network Risk Management

Security Assessment

Security Risks

Risks Associated with People

Risks Associated with Transmission and Hardware

Risks Associated with Protocols and Software

Risks Associated with Internet Access

Effective Security Policies

Security Policy Goals

Security Policy Content

Security in Network Design

NOS Security

Network Access Control

Access Control Lists Used by Routers

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Firewalls

Proxy Servers

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

Scanning Tools

Honeypots and Honeynets

Troubleshooting Malware Risks and Infections

Malware Types and Characteristics

Anti-Malware Software

Anti-Malware Policies

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 9. Unified Communications and Network Performance Management

Fundamentals of Network Management

Baseline Measurements

Policies, Procedures, and Regulations

Monitoring and Managing Network Traffic

SNMP Logs

System and Event Logs

Traffic Analysis

Traffic Management

Caching

Unified Communications Technologies

VoIP Applications and Interfaces

Video over IP Applications and Interfaces

Signaling Protocols

Transport Protocols

QoS (Quality of Service) Assurance

DiffServ (Differentiated Service)

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

CoS (Class of Service)

Troubleshooting Network Integrity and Availability

General Guidelines

Fault Tolerance

Data Backup

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 10. Network Segmentation and Virtualization

Segmentation and Subnetting

How a Computer Uses a Subnet Mask

CIDR (Classless Interdomain Routing)

Why Subnets?

Subnet Mask Tables

Supernetting

Subnetting in IPv6

Virtualization

Virtual Network Components

Virtual Machines and Network Adapters

Virtual Switches and Bridges

Network Connection Types

Virtual Appliances and Virtual Network Services

VLANs and Trunking

STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) and SPB (Shortest Path Bridging)

Switch Configurations

Wireless VLANs

Troubleshooting VMs and VLANs

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 11. Wide Area Networks

WAN Essentials

WAN Topologies

Bus Topology

Ring Topology

Star Topology

Mesh Topology

Tiered Topology

PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)

T-Carriers

Types of T-Carriers

T-Carrier Connectivity

Frame Relay

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

Types of DSL

DSL Connectivity

Broadband Cable

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)

SONET (Synchronous Optical Network)

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

Metro Ethernet

Wireless WANs

802.16 (WiMAX)

Cellular

Satellite

Troubleshooting WAN Issues

Company Policies

Common ISP Problems

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Chapter 12. Industrial and Enterprise Networking

Industrial Networks

Components of an Industrial Control System and SCADA Network

Securing an ICS/SCADA Network

Asset Management and Business Documents

Asset Management

Business Documents

Change Management

Software and Hardware Changes

Change Management Documentation

Physical Security Controls

Troubleshooting and Response Policies

Disaster Recovery

Forensics

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Hands-On Projects

Case Projects

Appendix A. CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Certification Exam Objectives

Appendix B. Numbering Systems

Appendix C. Visual Guide to Connectors

Appendix D. CompTIA Network+ Practice Exam

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