Chapter 1
Networking Today
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:
How do networks affect our daily lives?
How are host and network devices used?
What are network representations, and how are they used in network topologies?
What are the characteristics of common types of networks?
How do LANs and WANs interconnect to the internet?
What are the four basic requirements of a reliable network?
How do trends such as BYOD, online collaboration, video, and cloud computing change the way we interact?
What are some basic security threats and solutions for all networks?
What employment opportunities are available in the networking field?
Key Terms
This chapter uses the following key terms. ...
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