CONTENTS
1.Introduction
1.1 What is a Computer Network?
1.2 Why a Computer Network?
1.3 Uses of Computer Networks
1.3.1 Network for Companies
1.3.2 Network for People
1.3.3 Social Issues
2. Network Hardware
2.1 Type of Networks
2.1.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
2.1.2 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
2.1.3 Wide Area Network (WAN)
2.1.4 Internetworks
2.2 Network Topologies
2.2.1 Static Topologies
2.2.2 Dynamic Topologies
2.3 Communication Channels
2.3.1 Twisted Pair Cable
2.3.2 Coaxial Cable
2.3.3 Optical Fibers
2.4 Network Hardware Components
2.4.1 Network Interface Card
2.4.2 Repeater
2.4.3 Hub
2.4.4 Bridge
2.4.5 Switch
2.4.6 Router
2.4.7 Gateway
3. Reference Models
3.1 The OSI Reference Model
3.2 The TCP / IP Reference Model
4. Protocols
4.1 TCP / IP
4.2 UDP
4.3 HTTP
4.4 SMTP
4.5 FTP
4.6 CSMA / CD
4.7 Other Network Protocols
5. Ethernet
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Terminology
5.3 All about Ethernet
5.4 Ethernet Today
5.5 Why is it Called Ethernet ?
5.6 Limitations
5.7 Introduction to Gigabit Ethernet
6. Alternative Network Technologies
6.1 Token Ring
6.2 Virtual LAN
6.3 Virtual Private Network
6.4 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
6.4.1 Definition of ATM
6.4.2 Benefits of ATM
6.4.3 ATM Technology
6.4.4 ATM Classes of Service
6.4.5 ATM Standards
6.4.6 ATM LAN Emulation
6.4.7 Voice Over ATM
6.4.8 Video Over ATM
6.4.9 ATM Traffic Management
6.4.10 ATM Applications
7. Network Security
7.1 Integrating Security Into Your Site
7.2 How to get the Work Done?
7.3 Pitfalls and Vulnerabilities
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