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How a Switch Works -- Chapter 6 of 'LAN Switching First-Step'
How a Switch Works explains how to differentiate among unicast, multicast, and broadcast transmission methods; store-and-forward, cut-through, and fragment-free switching mechanisms and then describes Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching operation. Chapter Download
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How to Build a Local (Network) Roadway -- Chapter 4 of 'Computer Networking First-Step'
How to Build a Local (Network) Roadway covers basics on how networks work, what they're made of, and the benefits of using a structured cabling system. You will learn how computers can communicate binary 1s and 0s using electricity, list the componen... Chapter Download
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General Design Considerations -- Chapter 6 of 'Network Security Architectures'
Whether your background is security or networking, you can use Chapter 6 of 'Network Security Architectures' to learn how to bridge the gap between a highly available, efficient network and one that strives to maximize security. This chapter covers p... Chapter Download
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Introduction -- Chapter 1 of 'Network Analysis, Architecture and Design'
This chapter introduces the analysis, architecture, and design processes. Described are the fundamental concepts of the processes of network analysis, architecture, and design; systems and services; as well as their characteristics and prepares the r... Chapter Download
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"Network Security: The Complete Reference," Chapter 10: Network device security
Chapter 10 focuses on using routers and switches to increase the security of the network as well as providing appropriate configuration steps for protecting the devices themselves against attacks. Chapter Download
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Extending OSI to Network Security -- Chapter 1 of 'Hack the Stack'
Extending OSI to Network Security covers topics such as common stack attacks, mapping the OSI model to the TCP/IP model, and talks about the current state of IT security. The goal of this chapter is to take the well-known Open Systems Interconnect (... Chapter Download
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Mobility -- Chapter 5 of 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals
Mobility, Chapter 5 of 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, covers the characteristics of roaming, Layer 2 roaming, Layer 3 roaming and an introduction to mobile IP. Chapter Download
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Voice over data: Many conversations, one network - from Switching to VoIP
This chapter from Switching to VoIP by Theodore Wallingford looks into the challenges faced by VoIP applications, especially the challenges of negotiating multiple standards. It explains how VoIP fits in on the different layers of the OSI model, and ... Chapter Download
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"Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide to Managing & Troubleshooting Networks," Chapter 20, Zen and the art of
With this chapter from the book Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide to Managing & Troubleshooting Networks, you will learn how to describe troubleshooting tools, explain the troubleshooting process and analyze troubleshooting scenarios. Chapter Download
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CCNA Command Quick Reference, Chapter 3: Configuring a router
Chapter 3 of CCNA Command Quick Reference by Scott Empson provides information and commands for configuring a router, specifically it covers names, passwords, interfaces, MOTD banners, IP host tables, saving and erasing your configurations and then d... Chapter Download