Hands-On Networking Fundamentals opens the world of computer networks to you. Computer networks
arc a staple in homes, offices, and organizations. Through sharing information and resources, networks
extend the power of computers worldwide. If you are new to networking or just beginning, this book is your
chance to learn about networks from the ground up, combining simple and clear explanations of networking
concepts and principles with Hands-On Activities to provide a strong foundation in computer networking.
Learning about networks enables you to see the larger picture of computing possibilities.
In Hands-On Networking Fundamentals you learn what networks are and how they work. You also learn about
planning, designing, and installing networks in all types of situations. This book introduces you to networking
theory and makes the theory come alive through interactive hands-on applications. An important element of
the hands-on approach is the ability to immediately apply and reinforce what you have learned. Many of the
Hands-On Activities use Windows XP, Windows Server, UNIX/Linux, or any combination of these
computer operating systems. By the time you reach the end of a chapter, what you have learned is real, because
you have already practiced it.
Hands-On Networking Fundamentals has been designed with the novice networking student in mind. It is a doorway into learning about all types of networks from the ground up. This new book encourage new users to feel confident in moving onto a Network+ course of study while obtaining the skills necessary to perform network installations and basic troubleshooting. The student truly gets a hands-on, interactive learning experience. New concepts are presented in clear language and the hands-on activities along with realistic case studies reinforce learning at each step. In the context of learning network fundamentals, students also learn practical design methods for home, small business, and large enterprise networks.