Pintello, T: Introduction to Networking with Network+

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Illustrated Book Tour
Conventions and Features Used in This Book
Instructor Support Program
Student Support Program
Acknowledgments
Brief Contents
Contents
Lesson 1: Introduction to Networks
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Basic Definitions
		A Brief History of Networking
		Different Types of Networks
	Basic Network Topologies
		Bus Topology
		Star Topology
		Ring Topology
		Mesh Topology
		Point-to-Point Topology
		Point-to-Multipoint Topology
		Hybrid Topology
		Physical vs. Logical Topologies
	Basic Network Configuration in Windows
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Case Scenario
	Lesson 1: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Tour of a Working Client/Server LAN
	Lab 2: Configuring Network Related Components in Windows 7
		Find and Open the Network and Sharing Center
		Familiarize Yourself with the Network and Sharing Center
	Lab 3: Basic Diagramming of Star and Bus Topologies
		Familiarizing Yourself with Star and Bus Topologies
Lesson 2: The OSI and TCP/IP Models
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Introduction to the OSI Model
		What the OSI Model Looks Like
		Encapsulation
		Physical Layer
		Data Link Layer
		Network Layer
		Transport Layer
		Session Layer
		Presentation Layer
		Application Layer
		How Data Moves Through the OSI Model
	TCP/IP Model
		Application Layer
		Transport Layer
		Internet Layer
		Network Interface Layer
		Alternate Layer Names for the TCP/IP Model
	How the Layers Work Together
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 2: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: How TCP/IP Protocols Work through the TCP/IP Model
		Follow Protocols Through the Layers of the TCP/IP Model
	Lab 2: Using the IPCONFIG Command
		The IPCONFIG Command
Lesson 3: Media
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Copper Cabling and Its Properties
		How Cable is Denoted
		Unshielded Twisted Pair
		Shielded Twisted Pair
		Coaxial
		Broadband over Power Line
		Serial
		Plenum versus Non-Plenum
		Problems and Limitations Related to Copper
	Fiber-Optic Cabling
		Multimode Fiber
		Single Mode Fiber
		Fiber-Optic Connectors
	Installing Wiring Distributions
		Vertical and Horizontal Cross-Connects
		Patch Panels
		Verifying Correct Wiring Installation
		Verifying Proper Wiring Termination
	Wireless Media
		IEEE 802.11
	Tying It All Together
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Case Scenarios
	Lesson 3: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Patch Cables
		Get to Know Your Patch Cables
	Lab 2: Create Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
		Create a Straight-Through Cable
		Create a Crossover Cable
Lesson 4: Network Addressing
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Physical Addressing
		MAC Addressing
	Logical Addressing
		Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
		Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
	How Physical and Logical Addressing Work Together
		Broadcast Domains versus Collision Domains
	Other Addressing Technologies
		Supernetting
		Network Address Translation (NAT)
		Assigning IP Addresses
		Addressing Schemes
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Case Scenarios
	Lesson 4: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Converting Binary to Hexadecimal and Hexadecimal to Binary
		Convert between Binary and Hexadecimal Values
	Lab 2: Converting Binary to Decimal and Decimal to Binary
		Convert between Binary and Decimal Values
	Lab 3: Determining the Subnet Mask of an IP Network Address in CIDR Notation
		Determine the Subnet Mask
	Lab 4: Determining the Subnet Mask and IP Ranges of a Class C IP Network Address in CIDR Notation
		Determine the IP Ranges and Subnet Mask from CIDR Notation
Lesson 5: Network Protocols
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Protocol Suites
		TCP/IP Protocol Suite
	How Protocols Work Together
	Routing Protocols
		Purpose and Properties of Routing Protocols
		Distance Vector Routing Protocols
		Link State Routing Protocols
		Hybrid Routing Protocols
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 5: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Acquiring and Installing Wireshark
		Install Wireshark
	Lab 2: Capturing Network Traffic with Wireshark
		Use Wireshark
	Lab 3: Analyzing the Data Captured Using Wireshark
		Read and Interpret the Data Provided by Wireshark
Lesson 6: Networking Devices
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Network Interface Cards
		Means of Communication and Media Used for Communication
		Addressing
	Modems
	Media Converters
		Fiber to Ethernet
		Fiber to Coaxial
		Singlemode Fiber to Multimode Fiber
	Repeaters and Hubs
	Bridges and Switches
		Bridges
		Switches
		Interface Configuration
		Virtual LAN (VLAN)
		Trunking
		Port Mirroring
		Port Authentication
		Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
		Power over Ethernet (PoE)
	Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU)
	Routers and Firewalls
		Routers
		Firewalls
		Hardware Firewalls
	Servers
		Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Servers
		Domain Name System (DNS) Servers
		Proxy Servers
	Additional Specialized Network Devices
		Multifunction Network Devices
		Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS)
		Encryption Devices
		Load Balancer
		Bandwidth Shaper
	Wireless Devices
		Wireless NICs
		Wireless Access Points
	Virtual Networking
		Virtual Switches
		Virtual Desktops
		Virtual Servers
		Virtual PBX
		On-site versus Off-site
		Network as a Service (NaaS)
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 6: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Connecting Two Computers Using Crossover Cables
		Connect the Computers Together
		Configure the Two Computers
		Enable Sharing
		Verify the Share in Network Places
	Lab 2: Connecting Multiple Computers Together Using a Switch or Hub
		Build a Network Using a Switch or Hub
	Lab 3: Connecting Multiple Switches or Hubs Together in a Single Network
		Connect Multiple Networks Together Using Switches or Hubs
	Lab 4: Creating a Virtual Workstation using VMPlayer
		Obtaining the Needed Files
		Install VMPlayer
		Creating Your First Virtual Machine
		Installing VM-Tools Inside Linux
Lesson 7: LAN Technologies
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	LAN Technologies
		Ethernet Frames
		Ethernet Communications Methods
		Baseband Ethernet Technologies
	Other LAN Concepts
		Broadcast
		Bonding
		Network Speed
		Distance
	Wireless LAN Technologies
		Install Client
		Access Point Placement
		Install Access Point
		Verify Installation
	SOHO Network Technologies
		List of Requirements
		Cable Length
		Device Types and Requirements
		Environment Limitations
		Equipment Limitations
		Compatibility Requirements
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 7: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Accessing a Wireless Access Point
		Part 1: Determine the Gateway
		Part 2: Open a WAP’s Configuration Screen
	Lab 2: Becoming Familiar with a WAP Configuration Screen
		Become Familiar with Common Options Available in WAPs
Lesson 8: WAN Technologies
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Types of Circuit Switching
		Circuit Switching
		Packet Switching
		Message Switching
		Virtual Circuit Switching
	Transmission Media
		Copper Cables
		Fiber-Optic Cables
		Microwaves
		Satellite Communications
		Radio Frequency (RF)
	Various WAN Technologies
		Dial-Up
		Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN)
		Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Technologies
		Broadband and Cable Modems
		X.25
		Frame Relay
		T-Lines
		Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
		Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
		Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
	Remote Access
		Remote Access Services (RAS)
		Virtual Private Network (VPN)
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 8: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Researching Local WAN Providers
		Find Out Which Local ISPs Provide WAN Services in Your Area
		Report What You Discovered about Local ISPs
	Lab 2: Setting Up a VPN Using Windows 7
		Set Up VPN
Lesson 9: Basic Network Security
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Network Security Considerations
	Basic Network Security Threats
		Social Engineering
		Malicious Software
		Threats from Attackers
		Wireless Threats
	Countering Basic Security Threats
		Device Security
		Passwords
		Encryption
		Certificates
		Authentication
	After an Attack Has Occurred
		Mitigation Techniques
		Incident Response
	Network Tools that Can Be Used for Good or Bad
		Intrusion Detection Software (IDS)
		Intrusion Prevention Software (IPS)
		Packet Sniffers
		Port Scanners
		Key Loggers
		Password Capturing/Cracking Software
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 9: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Installing Malware Detection and Protection Software
		Download the Software Malwarebytes
		Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Software
		Use Malwarebytes
	Lab 2: Installing Intrusion Detection and Protection Software
		Download the Software ZoneAlarm
		Install the ZoneAlarm Intrusion Detection Software
		Use ZoneAlarm
Lesson 10: Network Access Security
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	Firewalls
		Network-Based Firewalls
		Host-Based Firewalls
		Common Features of a Firewall
		Filtering
		Honey Pots
	Tunneling and Encryption
		Virtual Private Network (VPN)
		Remote Access
	Wireless Authentication and Encryption
		Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
		Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
		Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
		Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
	Best Practices
		Policies and Procedures
		User Training
		Patches and Updates
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 10: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Constructing an ACL Using Windows Firewall
		Open the Windows 7 Firewall ACL Dialog Box
	Lab 2: Updates and Patches
		Configure How Windows Installs Updates and Patches
		Research Patches to Determine Whether It Is Safe to Install a New Patch
Lesson 11: Network Management
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	What Is Network Management and Why Do We Need It?
		Network Management Considerations
	Documentation
		Types of Network Documentation
		Using Network Documentation
		Keeping Network Documentation Up to Date
	Network Monitoring
		Packet Sniffers
		Connectivity Software
		Load Testing
		Throughput Testers
		Logs
	Network Optimization
		Reasons for Network Optimization
		Methods to Achieve Network Optimization
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 11: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Using Windows 7 Performance Monitoring Software
		Open the Windows 7 Performance Monitor
	Lab 2: Using Windows Event Viewer
		Open Windows 7 Event Viewer
Lesson 12: Network Troubleshooting
	Exam Objective Matrix
	Key Terms
	One Size Does Not Fit All
	Stages of the Troubleshooting Process
		Information Gathering—Identify the Systems and the Problems
		Identify the Affected Areas of the Network
		Determine Whether Anything Has Changed
		Establish the Most Probable Cause
		Determine if Escalation is Necessary
		Create an Action Plan and Solution
		Implement and Test the Solution
		Identify the Results and Effects of the Solution
		Document the Solution and the Entire Process
		Bringing the Steps of the Troubleshooting Process Together
	Network Tools and What They Are Used For
		Command-Line Interface Network Tools
		Hardware Tools
	Troubleshooting Actions
		Basic Troubleshooting Actions
		Advanced Troubleshooting Actions
	Common Connectivity Issues
		Physical Issues
		Logical Issues
		Issues That Should Be Escalated
		Wireless Issues
	Skill Summary
	Knowledge Assessment
	Lesson 12: Lab Exercises
	Lab 1: Doing a Ping Test
		Run Ipconfig
		Conduct the Ping Test
	Lab 2: Using Tracert
		Use the Tracert Command
Appendix A: Network+ Certification
Appendix B: Network+ Protocols
Glossary
Index