Chapter 1: What is a Network?

• Introduction
• Local Area Network
• Wide Area Network
• Advantages of a School Network
• Disadvantages of a School Network
Chapter 2: Protocol
• Introduction
• Ethernet (Physical/Data Layers)
• IP/IPX (Network Layer)
• TCP/SPX (Transportation layer)
• HTTP/FTP/Telnet/SMPT/DNS (Session/Presentation/Application Layers)
Chapter 3: Hardware
• Introduction
• File Server
• Workstations
• Network Interface Cards
• Switches/Concentrators/Hubs
• Repeaters
• Bridges
• Routers
Chapter 4: Cabling
• Introduction
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTS) Cable
• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
• Coaxial Cable
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Ethernet Cable Summary
• Cable Installation Guidelines
• Wireless LANs
Chapter 5: Topology
• Introduction
• Linear Bus
• Star
• Tree or Expanded Star
• Choosing a Topology
Chapter 6: Software
• Introduction
• Peer-to-Peer
• Client/Server
• Network Operating System Software
Glossary

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