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Networking Ask-the-Expert FAQ

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networking section of the IT Knowledge Exchange.

- Tessa Parmenter, Assistant Editor
Tessa Parmenter

In information technology, networking is the construction, design, and use of networks, including the physical (cabling, hub, bridge, switch, router, and so forth), the selection and use of telecommunication protocol and computer software for using and managing the network, and the establishment of operation policies and procedures related to the network. Source: Whatis.com

  • Learn about the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection).

  • OSI Reference Model illustrated

  • Networking basics explained

  • Security policies

  • Basic networking definitions

  • Difference between hub and switch

  • Bridge vs. switch

  • Networking hardware quiz

    Here are some books to help you learn more:

  • Firewalls For Dummies, Chapter 1

  • Hacking For Dummies

  • Wireless Networks For Dummies, Chapter 1

    Here are some useful FastFacts on basic networking technologies:

  • Crash Course: Routers

  • Crash Course: VLANs

  • Crash Course: VPNs

  • Crash Course: Firewalls

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