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Today’s computing and smart devices are expected to be always-connected devices to support the way we learn, communicate, do business, work, and play, in any place, on any devices, and at any time. In this chapter, we review the history of networking, how the Internet works, and the use of multiple networks in organizations today.
Upon successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Understand how multiple networks are used in everyday life.
- Define how topologies and devices are connected in a small to medium-sized business network.
- Understand the basic characteristics of a network that supports communication in a small to medium-sized business.
- Describe trends in networking that will affect the use of networks in small to medium-sized businesses.
- 6.1: Introduction to Networks and Communication
- Arpanet & Internet. WWW. Networks in our daily life.
- 6.2: Network Basics
- IP addresses. URL & ports. Hosting & Domains.
- 6.3: Providing Resources in a Network
- Networks in many sizes. Clients and Servers. Network Components. Network Representations.
- 6.4: Internet Connections
- Internet Access Technologies. Home and Small Office Internet Connections. Business Internet Connections.
- 6.5: The Changing Network Environment Network Trends
- New trends. Powerline Networking. Wireless Broadband. Wireless Internet Provider. Cell phones and Roaming.
- 6.6: Network Security
- Security Threats. Security Solutions.
- 6.7: Summary
- Chapter 6 Summary.
"In calm water, every ship has a good captain."
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