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
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Glossary