Computer Networking First-Step

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Your first step into the world of computer networking

No experience requiredIncludes clear and easily understood explanationsMakes learning easy

Your first step to computer networking begins here!

Learn basic networking terminologyUnderstand how information is routed from place to placeExplore Internet connectivity secretsProtect your computer from intrusionBuild local-area networks (LANs)

Welcome to the world of networking!

Networking and the Internet touch our lives in untold ways every day. From connecting our computers together at home and surfing the net at high speeds to editing and sharing digital music and video, computer networking has become both ubiquitous and indispensable.

No experience needed!

Computer Networking First-Step explains the basics of computer networking in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up network and Internet traffic. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in networking or are interested in just gaining a conversational knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cisco Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 21, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587201011
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587201011
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.45 x 1.4 x 10.6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,379,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #248 in Cisco Certification Guides #707 in Computer Networks #1,769 in Computer Networking (Books)
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