ISBN: 0-7356-1932-8
Pages: 480 
Disk: 1 Companion CD(s) 
Stolin-Softwares Price: $24.99
Release: 05/28/2003 
Level: Intermediate 

Take the next step in your IT career by earning your CompTIA Network+ Certification the faster, smarter way. This innovative, high-energy guide helps maximize your study time by teaching exactly what you need to know for the exam—and the job—with no fluff, no silly chatter. You get focused, concise content that maps to all Network+ exam objectives, including media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support, along with expert test-preparation tips and guidance. You can test your knowledge and refocus your studies using the rigorous cram session inside the book plus hundreds of practice questions on CD. You also get a quick-search electronic version of the book (eBook) and a glossary of must-know terms for additional ways to shore up your skills. With extensive experience creating enterprise networking solutions—plus nine professional certifications—this popular author knows how to cut to the chase in Network+ exam preparation! 

PART 1  BUILDING FROM MEDIA AND TOPOLOGIES  

CHAPTER 1  Understanding Networking Media  3 
    Topologies  4 
        Physical Topologies  4 
        Comparing Logical Topologies  14 
    Gaining Access to the Media  16 
        Contention as a Method of Media Access  17 
        Token Passing  19 
        Demand Priority  19 
    Media Types  20 
        UTP, Unshielded Twisted Pair  20 
        STP, Shielded Copper Wiring  22 
        Coaxial Cables  22 
        Fiber Optic Cabling  23 
        Wireless Media  24 
    Media Connectors  24 
    Networking Technologies and Characteristics  26 
        Ethernet (802.3) and LLC (802.2)  26 
        Token Ring (802.5)  29 
        Wireless (802.11b)  30 
        Fiber Optics Used in FDDI  31 
    Key Points  32 
    Chapter Review Questions  33 
CHAPTER 2  ChapNetworking Components  37 
    Central Hubs in Star Topologies  37 
        What Does a Repeater Have To Do with a Hub?  37 
        Hubs or Multiport Repeaters  39 
        Hybrid Hubs  41 
        Hubs in a Token Ring Network—MAUs  42 
        Installing a New Hub  42 
    Bridges  43 
    Switches  44 
    Routers  45 
        Brouters  49 
        ATM Switches  50 
        Frame Relay Switches  51 
    CSU/DSU  52 
    Gateways  54 
    Wireless Access Points  55 
    Analog Signals and Modems  56 
    NICs  57 
    ISDN Adapters  58 
    System Area Network Adapters  59 
    Key Points  60 
    Chapter Review Questions  61 

PART 2  PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS   

CHAPTER 3  The OSI Model  67 
    Physical Layer  72 
        Understanding Signaling  72 
        Connecting at the Physical Layer  74 
    Data-Link Layer  75 
        Media Access Control (MAC)  76 
        Logical Link Control  77 
    Network Layer  78 
        Understanding Switching and Routing  79 
    Transport Layer  82 
        Connection Orientation  83 
    Session Layer  84 
    Presentation Layer  85 
    Application Layer  85 
    Network Equipment and OSI Model Layers  86 
        NICs  86 
        Hubs  87 
        Bridges  87 
        Switches  88 
        Routers  88 
        Brouters  88 
        Gateways  88 
    Key Points  89 
    Chapter Review Questions  90 
CHAPTER 4  Protocol Stacks  93 
    TCP/IP  93 
        Two Main Protocols, TCP and IP  95 
        DNS Names  101 
    IPX/SPX  103 
        IPX and Addressing  103 
        SPX and Other Protocols  106 
        Data-Link Layer Encapsulation  107 
    NetBEUI  108 
        NetBIOS Names  108 
        Interoperability  109 
    AppleTalk  110 
        The AppleTalk Address  110 
        Protocols in the AppleTalk Suite  111 
    Key Points  113 
    Chapter Review Questions  114 
CHAPTER 5  Forming an IP Address  119 
    The Most Common Form of IP—IPv4  119 
        IPv4 Subnetting  120 
    The Latest Version of IP—IPv6  126 
    Default Gateways  127 
    Public and Private IP Networks  130 
    TCP/IP Protocol Functions  130 
        Application  130 
        Transport  139 
        Network Layer Protocols 141 
    Well-Known TCP and UDP Ports  142 
    Naming and Addressing 143 
        DHCP  144 
        DNS  144 
        WINS  145 
    Key Points  146 
    Chapter Review Questions  147 
CHAPTER 6  Wide Area Networking 151 
    Switching Methods 152 
        Circuit Switching 152 
        Packet Switching 152 
        Cell Switching 154 
    Using the Digital Telephone with ISDN 154 
    Using Fiber Optics with FDDI 155 
    Gaining WAN Speed with ATM 157 
        Answering the Need for Speed with ATM 158 
        The ATM Model 159 
    Frame Relay 160 
        Controlling Congestion 162 
    SONET/SDH 164 
        Optical Carrier Signaling (OCx) 164 
    T-Carrier System 165 
        T1/E1 165 
        T3/E3 165 
    Key Points 165 
    Chapter Review Questions 166 
CHAPTER 7  Networking with Remote Clients and Servers 171 
    Remote Node 172 
        Advantages of Remote Node Computing 173 
        Disadvantages of Remote Node Computing 174 
        Creating a Point-to-Point Connection with PPP 175 
        Using DSL for Remote Node 177 
        Remote Access Service (RAS) 178 
        Tunneling to a Virtual Private Network 178 
    Remote Control 180 
        Independent Computing Architecture from Citrix 183 
        Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol 184 
    Configuring a Connection 185 
        Server-Side Configuration 186 
        Client Configuration 191 
        Authentication 193 
    Key Points 194 
    Chapter Review Questions 195 
CHAPTER 8  Security Protocols 199 
    IPSec 201 
    VPN Protocols 202 
        L2TP 203 
        Why Use L2TP Instead of PPTP? 204 
    Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 204 
    Kerberos 207 
        Kerberos Trust Relationships 208 
    Smart Cards 209 
    Firewalls 210 
        Demilitarized Zones 212 
    Proxy Servers 213 
    Key Points 214 
    Chapter Review Questions 215 

PART 3  NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION   

CHAPTER 9  Looking at Servers and Their NOSs  221 
    Microsoft Windows Servers  223 
        Windows NT Domains  223 
        Windows 2000 and Active Directory  229 
        Windows NT File System  232 
        Utilities  233 
    Novell NetWare  237 
        NetWare File System  237 
        Client Support  238 
        Novell Directory Services  239 
    Apple Macintosh  242 
    UNIX/Linux  243 
        The UNIX Network File System  244 
    Key Points  245 
    Chapter Review Questions  246 
CHAPTER 10  Establishing Network Connectivity 251 
    Basic Connectivity 252 
        Connecting with TCP/IP 252 
    Naming Computers on a TCP/IP Network 261 
        NetBIOS Names on Windows Computers 261 
        Host Name 262 
    Configuring the Server Side 264 
        DHCP 264 
        DNS 268 
        WINS 273 
    Key Points 273 
    Chapter Review Questions 274 
CHAPTER 11  Network Configuration  279 
    Using Switches to Create VLANs 279 
    Network Attached Storage 281 
    Storage Area Networks 283 
    Disaster Recovery 284 
    Fault Tolerance 286 
    Working with a Small Network—The SOHO 287 
        Using DSL to Access the Internet 287 
        Using Cable Modems for Internet Sharing 289 
        Home Satellite 290 
        Creating a Wireless Network 290 
        Using Dialup 291 
    Security Impact on the Network 291 
        Encryption 291 
        Firewall and Blocking Ports 292 
        Using a Proxy Server 293 
        Tunneling 294 
    Key Points 294 
    Chapter Review Questions 295 

PART 4  NETWORK SUPPORT   

CHAPTER 12  TCP/IP Utilities  301 
    Tracing the Route with Tracert 301 
    Pinging Hosts on the Network 303 
    Resolving Addresses with ARP 304 
    Netstat vs. Nbtstat 305 
        Netstat 305 
        Nbtstat 306 
    Using NSlookup as a Discovery Utility 307 
    IP Configuration in Microsoft Windows 310 
        Winipcfg 310 
        Ipconfig 311 
    Configuring a UNIX Interface with Ifconfig 312 
    Key Points 313 
    Chapter Review Questions 313 
CHAPTER 13  Linking Up Clients  319 
    How Clients Work 320 
        Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me 320 
        Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Workstations 321 
        Dumb Terminals 322 
    Connecting the Client 322 
        Windows Network 323 
        NetWare Server 328 
        Macintosh Network 331 
        UNIX and Linux Servers 331 
    Key Points 332 
    Chapter Review Questions 332 
CHAPTER 14  Tools and Troubleshooting 337 
    Tools of the Trade 337 
        Wire Crimper 339 
        Punch Down Tool 340 
        Media Tester 340 
        Optical Tester 342 
        Tone Generator 342 
        Visual Indicators (Link and Collision Lights) 343 
    The Troubleshooting Method 344 
    Common Problems 346 
        Wiring Problems 346 
        Interference with the Network 347 
        Bad Wiring and Connectors 347 
    Key Points 349 
    Chapter Review Questions  350 
CHAPTER 15  Troubleshooting a Network 355 
    Applying the Troubleshooting Method to Logical Problems 355 
    Troubleshooting the Connectivity Protocols 357 
        The PC Can't Obtain an IP Address 357 
        Internet Names Aren't Recognized 350 
        Computers Can't Find Local Names 352 
    Physical Topology 363 
        Enterprise WAN Topology 365 
        The LAN Topology 366 
    Key Points 366 
    Chapter Review Questions 367 
CHECK YOURSELF (BEFORE YOU TEST YOURSELF) 373 
    Domain 1.0: Media and Topologies 373 
        Star/Hierarchical 374 
        Bus 374 
        Mesh 375 
        Ring 376 
        Wireless 376 
        10BaseT 378 
        100BaseTX 378 
        10Base2 378 
        10Base5 378 
        100BaseFX 379 
        Gigabit Ethernet 379 
        Hubs 380 
        Bridges 380 
        Switches 380 
        Routers 381 
        Gateways 381 
        CSU/DSU 381 
        Network Interface Cards/ISDN Adapters/System Area Network Cards 381 
        Wireless Access Points 382 
        Modems 382 
    Domain 2.0: Protocols and Standards 382 
        TCP/IP 384 
        IPX/SPX 384 
        NetBEUI 384 
        AppleTalk 385 
        Hubs 385 
        Bridges 385 
        Switches 385 
        Routers 385 
        Network Interface Cards 386 
        IP 386 
        TCP 386 
        UDP 386 
        FTP 387 
        TFTP 387 
        SMTP 387 
        HTTP 387 
        HTTPS 387 
        POP3 387 
        IMAP4 388 
        TELNET 388 
        ICMP 388 
        ARP 388 
        NTP 388 
        Packet Switching versus Circuit Switching 392 
        ISDN 393 
        FDDI 393 
        ATM 393 
        Frame Relay 393 
        SONET/SDH 393 
        T1/E1 394 
        T3/E3 394 
        OCx 394 
        RAS 394 
        PPP 395 
        PPTP 395 
        ICA 395 
        IPSec 395 
        L2TP 395 
        SSL 396 
        Kerberos 396 
    Domain 3.0: Network Implementation 396 
        Unix/Linux 396 
        NetWare 397 
        Windows 397 
        Macintosh 398 
    Domain 4.0: Network Support 401 
        Tracert 401 
        Ping 402 
        ARP 402 
        Netstat 402 
        Nbtstat 402 
        Ipconfig 402 
        Ifconfig 402 
        Winipcfg 403 
        Nslookup 403 
GLOSSARY 409 
INDEX 419 
ABOUT THE CD 437