Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking (3rd Edition)

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Third Edition will give the reader the ability and understanding necessary to create and administer a network. The reader will be able to physically connect computers and other devices to the network and access peripherals such as printers over the network. They will also be able to configure computers to access the network and configure the network to share an Internet connection. This book will provide easy to understand details on new technologies and the back-story information (such as basic networking including protocols and physical infrastructure) necessary for the user to network computer devices. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Third Edition will take the frustration out of planning and creating a network. It will help the reader understand what they are "getting into" when planning a network and strategies for making the network an asset and success. The reader will learn how to build and effectively use a network; learn how the elements of a network fit together and understand networking concepts.

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Joe Habraken is a computer technology professional and best-selling author with more than 15 years of experience in the information technology field. His recent publications include Microsoft Office XP 8-in-1, The CCNA 2.0 640-507 Routing and Switching Cheat Sheet, and Practical Cisco Routers. Joe currently serves as a Technical Director at Reviewnet, a B2B Web-based company. He also teaches computer certification courses at the University of New England in Portland, ME.

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