Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking

Cut through the technobabble with the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, and take a graphical approach to the ins, outs, and technical details of networking. Through numerous illustrations, network maps, and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be connected to a whole new world of networked computing-quickly and easily!Your journey begins with a historical overview of the computing industry. You'll then enter the "Networks 101" section where you'll discover the components of a network and how these pieces fit together. The book moves on to discuss what you can do in a network environment, and provides you with several examples that illustrate the use of local area networks (LANs) . As you progress through the book, you'll explore some of the more advanced topics, such as remote access, interoperability, and wide area networking (WAN) . With the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, the power of networking is in your hands!