Upgrading and Repairing Networks

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Upgrading and Repairing Networks is the definitive guide for anyone with a network, from home networking enthusiasts to professional network administrators. The book explains network architectures and protocols using plain English and real-world examples, and gives valuable insight for fixing network problems. This updated edition includes the latest on network planning and design, and building a network using wired, wireless, or both technologies. It covers the latest updates in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as Gigabit Ethernet, virtual LANs, Bluetooth, WAP, security, firewalls, and VPN use.For Sale in Indian subcontinent onlyFeaturesEverything for installing, upgrading, or fixing wired or wireless networks, and building combination wired / wireless networks Fully up to date with the latest hardware and technology improvements Latest updates for networking with Windows XP Service Pack 2 including changes for wireless networkingContentsUp Front: Network Planning and Design Concepts A Short History of Computer Networking Overview of Network Topologies Network Design Strategies Upgrading Strategies and Project Management Protecting the Network: Preventative Maintenance Techniques Physical Networking Components Wiring the Network-Cables, Connectors, Concentrators, and Other Network Components Network Interface Cards Network Switches Virtual LANs Routers Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN) Low-Level Network Protocols The IEEE LAN/MAN Committee Networking Standards Ethernet: The Universal Standard Dedicated Connections and Wan Protocols Dial-Up Connections Dedicated Connections Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) Technology Using a Cable Modem Wireless Networking Protocols Introduction to Wireless Networking IEEE 802.11b: Wi-Fi Pioneer Faster Service: IEEE 802.11a The IEEE 802.11g Standard Bluetooth Wireless Technology Security and Other Wireless Technologies LAN and WAN Network, Service, and Application Protocols Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite Basic TCP/IP Services and Applications Internet Mail Protocols: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP Troubleshooting Tools for TCP/IP Networks BOOTP and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Network Name Resolution Using the Active Directory File Server Protocols The Hypertext Transfer Protocol Routing Protocols The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Protocol Introduction to the IPv6 Protocol Network User and Resource Management Windows NT Domains Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 User and Computer Management Utilities Managing Unix and Linux Users Rights and Permissions Network Printing Protocols Print Servers System and Network Security Basic Security Measures Every Network Administrator Needs to Know Auditing and Other Monitoring Measures Security Issues for Wide Area Networks Firewalls Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Tunneling Encryption Technology Troubleshooting Networks Strategies for Troubleshooting Network Problems Network Testing and Analysis Tools Troubleshooting Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks Upgrading Network Hardware Upgrading Older Ethernet Networks Upgrading from Bridges and Hubs to Routers and Switches Adding Wireless Networking to a LAN Migration and Integration Migrating from NetWare to Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 Migration and Integration Issues: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Unix, and Linux Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP Migration and Integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux