Chapter 2
Network Infrastructure
IN THIS CHAPTER
Looking at the various elements that make up a typical network infrastructure
Considering how standards and protocols are used in networking
Taking a look at network topology
Examining the elements of a network’s cable infrastructure
Understanding ports, interfaces, and MAC addresses
Learning how network data is transmitted via packets
Understanding collisions in wired and wireless networks
Introducing broadcast packets
Perusing wireless networks
In this chapter, I cover the key concepts of local area networks — that is, networks that are ...
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