Network Fundamentals

Network+™  

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Chapter 1 :

            Network Fundamentals :

                  Network Elements:

                        Local Area Network

                        Wide Area Network

                        Host, Workstation, andServer

                        Peer-to-Peer vs.Client/Server Architecture

                  Physical Topologies:

                        Bus Topology

                        Star Topology

                        Ring Topology

                        Mesh Topology

                        Backbones and Segments

                        Selecting the RightTopology

                    Physical Media:

                        Coaxial Cable

                        Twisted-Pair Cable

                        Fiber-Optic Cable

                        Cable Type Summary

                    Common NetworkConnectivity Devices:

                        NIC

                        Hub

                        Switch

                        Bridge

                        Router

                        Gateways

                        Other Devices

                    Summary

                    Exam Essentials

                    Review Questions

                    Answers to Review Questions 

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