An Educator's Guide to School Networks

  • 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, and DNS(Session/Presentation/Application Layers)
  • Chapter 3: Hardware
    • Introduction
    • File Server
    • Workstations
    • Laptops/Mobile Devices
    • Network Interface Cards
    • Switches/Concentrators/Hubs
    • Repeaters
    • Bridges
    • Routers
    • Firewalls
  • 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
  • Next
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  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Glossary

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