Chapter 1. Exploring the Network

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

Image How do networks affect the way we interact when we learn, work, and play?

Image How do networks support communication?

Image What is a converged network?

Image What are the four requirements for a reliable network?

How are network devices ...

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