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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING 14

1.1 Overview on Network System 14

1.1.1 The Electromagnetic Wave 15

1.2 The Fundamentals of Internet Connectivity 16

1.3 Network Interface Cards 17

1.3.1 NIC and Modem Installation 18

1.4 Overview of High-Speed and Dialup Connectivity 19

1.5 Testing Connectivity with Ping 20

CHAPTER 2 NETWORK FUNDAMENTAL AND LAYERED NETWORK
ARCHITECTURE 23

2.1 Introduction 23

2.2 Networking Terminology 23

2.3 Network Protocols 24

2.4 Network Based on Coverage Area 25

2.4.1 Local-Area Networks (LANs) 25

2.4.2 Wide-Area Networks (WANs) 25

2.4.3 Metropolitan-Area Networks (MANs) 27

2.4.4 Specialized Networks Located Within the LAN 28

2.4.4.1 Storage-Area Networks (SANs) 28

2.4.4.2 Intranets and Extranets 29

2.5 Virtual Private Networks 30

2.6 Data Throughput 31

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