Mastering Network+ Certification

Written from the network technician's perspective, this manual covers all the information tested on the Network+ Certification exam—network hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Written by two Network+ certified authors with 10 years of network experience, it features real-world situational examples that follow the exploits of a fictitious network technician, as he encounters the successes and failures commonly associated with computer networks and their operation, and also interacts with many different individuals regarding their networking experiences. Contains highlighted Network+ objectives, performance objectives, Troubleshooting Techniques, Self Tests Questions/Activities, and Review Quizzes A companion CD-ROM contains example programs and files, and a packet capture and decoding tool that allows readers to begin capturing and examining packets right away. Network Topology. Networking Hardware. Ethernet Technology. Token Ring, FDDI, and Other LAN Technologies. Network Design and Troubleshooting Scenarios. Low Level Protocols. The TCP/IP Protocols. IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and Other Network Protocols. Switching and Routing. Network Management and Security. Electronic Mail. FTP and Telnet. Voice, Video and Other Applications. The Internet. Writing a Network Application. Networking with Windows. Windows NT Domains. Unix and Linux. Other Network Operating Systems. For Network Technicians and IT Specialists.