Introduction to Networking Basics

All networks, from the smallest LAN to the global Internet, consist of similar components. Layered protocols are the rule, and this part of the book examines protocol suites, network devices, and the frames used on links that connect the devices.

image Chapter 1—Protocols and Layers

image Chapter 2—TCP/IP Protocols and Devices

image Chapter 3—Network Link Technologies

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