| Chapter 1: Computing
Basics |
1.1
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The Basics of Computer
Hardware
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| 1.2
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The Basics of Computer
Software
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1.3
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Binary Numbers
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1.4
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Basic Networking Terminology
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1.5
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Digital Bandwidth
| 1.5.1 |
Digital
bandwidth measurements
Digital
Communications |
| 1.5.2 |
Three
analogies to describe digital bandwidth |
| 1.5.3 |
Media
bandwidth differences |
| 1.5.4 |
Data
throughput in relation to digital bandwidth |
| 1.5.5 |
Data transfer
calculation |
| 1.5.6 |
The
importance of bandwidth |
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| Chapter 2: The OSI
Model |
| 2.1 |
General Model of
Communication
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| 2.2 |
The OSI
Reference Model
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| 2.3 |
Comparison of
the OSI Model and the TCP/IP Model
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| Chapter 3: Local Area
Networks |
| 3.1 |
Basic LAN
Devices
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| 3.2 |
Evolution of
Network Devices
| 3.2.1 |
Evolution
of network devices |
| 3.2.2 |
Milestones
in the history of networking |
| 3.2.3 |
Evolution
of networking devices and the OSI layers |
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| 3.3 |
Basics of Data
Flow Through LANs
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| 3.4 |
Building LANs
| 3.4.1 |
Readiness
to build a small network |
| 3.4.2 |
Building
a 2-node network with a cross-connect cable |
| 3.4.3 |
Building
a 4-node hubbed network with file sharing capabilities
Hubs |
| 3.4.4 |
Building
a 4-node hubbed network with Internet access
Hubs |
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| Chapter 4: Layer 1 -
Electronics and Signals |
| 4.1 |
Basics of
Electricity
| 4.1.1 |
A
helium atom
Helium |
| 4.1.2 |
Creating
stable atoms |
| 4.1.3 |
Static
electricity
"Static
Electricity" means "High Voltage" |
| 4.1.4 |
Electrical
current including insulators, conductors, and
semiconductors
Forms
of Energy |
| 4.1.5 |
Electrical
measurement terms
Electricity
Fundamentals |
| 4.1.6 |
Analogy
for voltage, resistance, and current |
| 4.1.7 |
Graphing
AC and DC voltage |
| 4.1.8 |
Constructing
a simple series electrical current |
| 4.1.9 |
Purpose
of grounding networking equipment |
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| 4.2 |
Basics of
Digital Multimeters
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| 4.3 |
Basics of
Signals and Noise in Communications Systems
| 4.3.1 |
Comparing
analog and digital signals |
| 4.3.2 |
Using
digital signals to build analog signals |
| 4.3.3 |
Representing
one bit on a physical medium |
| 4.3.4 |
Network
signal propagation |
| 4.3.5 |
Network
attenuation
Connection
Denied |
| 4.3.6 |
Network
reflection |
| 4.3.7 |
Noise
Tests
on Conducted Electrical Noise |
| 4.3.8 |
Dispersion,
jitter, and latency |
| 4.3.9 |
Collision |
| 4.3.10 |
Messages
in terms of bits |
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| 4.4 |
Basics of
Encoding Networking Signals
| 4.4.1 |
Historical
examples of encoding |
| 4.4.2 |
Modulation
and encoding
Digital
Encoding |
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| Chapter 5: Layer 1-
Media, Connections, and Collisions |
| 5.1 |
Most Common LAN
Media
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| 5.2 |
Cable
Specification and Termination
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| 5.3 |
Making and
Testing Cable
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| 5.4 |
Layer 1
Components and Devices
| 5.4.1 |
Ethernet
10BASE-T
Blackbox
Network Services |
| 5.4.2 |
Connectors |
| 5.4.3 |
Cabling |
| 5.4.4 |
Jacks |
| 5.4.5 |
Patch
panels |
| 5.4.6 |
Transceivers |
| 5.4.7 |
Repeaters |
| 5.4.8 |
Multiport
repeaters (hubs) |
| 5.4.9 |
OSI
Layer 1 components and devices |
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| 5.5 |
Collisions and
Collision Domains in Shared Layer Environments
| 5.5.1 |
Shared
media environment |
| 5.5.2 |
Collisions
and collision domains |
| 5.5.3 |
Signals
in a collision |
| 5.5.4 |
Collisions
as natural functions of shared media environments and
collision domains |
| 5.5.5 |
Shared
access as a collision domain |
| 5.5.6 |
Repeaters
and collision domains |
| 5.5.7 |
Hubs
and collision domains |
| 5.5.8 |
Hubs
and repeaters as causes of collision domains |
| 5.5.9 |
The
four repeater rule |
| 5.5.10 |
Segmenting
collision domains |
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| 5.6 |
Basic Topologies
Used in Networking
| 5.6.1 |
Network
topologies |
| 5.6.2 |
Linear
bus network topology |
| 5.6.3 |
Ring
network topology |
| 5.6.4 |
Dual
ring network topology |
| 5.6.5 |
Star
network topology |
| 5.6.6 |
Extended
star network topology |
| 5.6.7 |
Tree
network topology |
| 5.6.8 |
Irregular
network topology |
| 5.6.9 |
Complete
(mesh) network topology |
| 5.6.10 |
Cellular
network topology |
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| Chapter 6: Layer 2 -
Concepts |
| 6.1 |
LAN Standards
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| 6.2 |
Hexadecimal
Numbers
| 6.2.1 |
Hexadecimal
numbers as MAC addresses
OUIs
Frequent Asked Questions
Hex
(hexadecimal) Explained |
| 6.2.2 |
Basic
hexadecimal (hex) numbering |
| 6.2.3 |
Converting
decimal numbers to hexadecimal numbers |
| 6.2.4 |
Converting
hexadecimal numbers to decimal numbers |
| 6.2.5 |
Methods
for working with hexadecimal and binary numbers |
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| 6.3 |
MAC Addressing
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| 6.4 |
Framing
| 6.4.1 |
Why
framing is necessary
TechEncyclopedia |
| 6.4.2 |
Frame
format diagram |
| 6.4.3 |
Three
analogies for frames |
| 6.4.4 |
A
generic frame format |
| 6.4.5 |
Frame
start fields
Ethernet
Frame |
| 6.4.6 |
Address
fields
Ethernet
Frame |
| 6.4.7 |
length/type
fields
Ethernet
Frame |
| 6.4.8 |
Data
fields |
| 6.4.9 |
Frame
error problems and solutions |
| 6.4.10 |
Stop
frame field |
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| 6.5 |
Media Access
Control (MAC)
| 6.5.1 |
Definition
of MAC
MAC
address |
| 6.5.2 |
Three
analogies for MAC |
| 6.5.3 |
Deterministic
MAC protocols
Media
Access Control Protocols |
| 6.5.4 |
Non-deterministic
MAC protocols |
| 6.5.5 |
Three
specific technical implementations and their MACs |
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| Chapter 7: Layer 2 -
Technologies |
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| Chapter 8: Design and
Documentation |
| 8.1 |
Basic Network
Design and Documentation
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| 8.2 |
Planning
Structured Cabling: Wiring Closet Specifications
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| 8.3 |
Planning
Structured Cabling: Identifying Potential Wiring Closets
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| 8.4 |
Planning
Structured Cabling: Selection Practice
| 8.4.1 |
Building
description |
| 8.4.2 |
Closet
A |
| 8.4.3 |
Closet
B |
| 8.4.4 |
Closet
C |
| 8.4.5 |
Closet
D |
| 8.4.6 |
Closet
E |
| 8.4.7 |
Closet
F |
| 8.4.8 |
Closet
G |
| 8.4.9 |
Closet
H |
| 8.4.10 |
Closet
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| 8.4.11 |
Closet
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| 8.5 |
Planning
Structured Cabling: Horizontal and Backbone Cabling
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| 8.6 |
Planning
Structured Cabling: Electricity and Grounding
| 8.6.1 |
Differences
between AC and DC |
| 8.6.2 |
AC
line noise |
| 8.6.3 |
Electrostatic
discharge |
| 8.6.4 |
Grounding
electrical current in computer equipment |
| 8.6.5 |
Purpose
of grounding computer equipment |
| 8.6.6 |
Safety
ground connections |
| 8.6.7 |
Safety
ground connection problems |
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| 8.7 |
Planning
Structured Cabling: Cabling and Grounding
| 8.7.1 |
Causes
of ground potential problems |
| 8.7.2 |
Networking
devices and dangerous circuits |
| 8.7.3 |
Faulty
ground wiring problems |
| 8.7.4 |
Avoiding
potentially dangerous circuits between buildings |
| 8.7.5 |
How
fiber optic cable can prevent electrical shocks |
| 8.7.6 |
Reasons
for using UTP for backbone cabling between buildings |
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| 8.8 |
Design Practice
No. 1: Wiring Plan for Ethernet Star Topology LAN
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| 8.9 |
Design Practice
No. 2: Multiple Earth Ground Problems
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| 8.10 |
Network Power
Supply Issues: Power Line Problems
| 8.10.1 |
Power
problem classifications |
| 8.10.2 |
Normal
mode and common mode |
| 8.10.3 |
Typical
power line problems |
| 8.10.4 |
Sources
of surges and spikes |
| 8.10.5 |
Surge
and spike damage |
| 8.10.6 |
Surge
and spike solutions |
| 8.10.7 |
Sag
and brownout solutions |
| 8.10.8 |
Oscillation
solution |
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| 8.11 |
Network Power
Supply Issues: Surge Suppressors and Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) Functions
| 8.11.1 |
Surge
Suppressors: networking device locations |
| 8.11.2 |
Surge
Suppressor: for power panel locations |
| 8.11.3 |
UPS:
for certain LAN devices |
| 8.11.4 |
UPS:
for certain electrical problems |
| 8.11.5 |
UPS:
components |
| 8.11.6 |
UPS:
differences in UPS features |
| 8.11.7 |
UPS:
description and operation |
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| Chapter 9: Structured
Cabling Project |
| 9.1 |
Project Planning
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| 9.2 |
RJ-45 Jack and
Outlet Installation
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| 9.3 |
Basics of Cable
Installation
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| 9.4 |
Structured Cable
Run Installation
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| 9.5 |
Stringing,
Running, and Mounting Cable
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| 9.6 |
Basics of Wiring
Closets and Patch Panels
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| 9.7 |
Range of
Equipment for Testing Structured Cabling Projects
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| Chapter 10: Layer 3 -
Routing and Addressing |
| 10.1 |
Importance of a
Network Layer
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| 10.2 |
Path
Determination
| 10.2.1 |
Path
determination
Router |
| 10.2.2 |
Network
layer addressing
Router |
| 10.2.3 |
Layer
3 and computer mobility
Router |
| 10.2.4 |
Comparing
flat and hierarchical addressing
Router |
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| 10.3 |
IP Address
within the IP Header
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| 10.4 |
IP Address
Classes
| 10.4.1 |
IP
address classes |
| 10.4.2 |
IP
address as decimal numbers |
| 10.4.3 |
Binary
and decimal conversion review |
| 10.4.4 |
Converting
decimal IP addresses to binary equivalents |
| 10.4.5 |
Converting
binary IP addresses to decimal equivalents |
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| 10.5 |
Reserved Address
Space
| 10.5.1 |
Purposes
for network IDS and broadcast addresses
IP
Address Subnetting Tutorial |
| 10.5.2 |
Network
ID |
| 10.5.3 |
Network
ID analogy |
| 10.5.4 |
Broadcast
address analogy |
| 10.5.5 |
Hosts
for classes of IP addresses |
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| 10.6 |
Basics of
Subnetting
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| 10.7 |
Creating a
Subnet
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| Chapter 11: Layer 3 - Protocols |
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| Chapter 12: Layer 4 -
The Transport Layer |
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| Chapter 13: Layer 5 -
The Session Layer |
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| Chapter 14: Layer 6 -
The Presentation Layer |
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| Chapter 15: Layer 7 -
The Application Layer |
| 15.1 |
Basics of the
Application Layer
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| 15.2 |
Domain Name
System
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| 15.3 |
Network
Applications
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| 15.4 |
Application
Layer Examples
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