Chapter 1: Computing Basics
1.1 The Basics of Computer Hardware
1.2 The Basics of Computer Software
1.3 Binary Numbers
1.4 Basic Networking Terminology
1.5 Digital Bandwidth
Chapter 2: The OSI Model
2.1 General Model of Communication
2.2 The OSI Reference Model
2.3 Comparison of the OSI Model and the TCP/IP Model
Chapter 3: Local Area Networks
3.1 Basic LAN Devices
3.2 Evolution of Network Devices
3.3 Basics of Data Flow Through LANs
3.4 Building LANs
Chapter 4: Layer 1 - Electronics and Signals
4.1 Basics of Electricity
4.2 Basics of Digital Multimeters
4.3 Basics of Signals and Noise in Communications Systems
4.4 Basics of Encoding Networking Signals
Chapter 5: Layer 1 - Media, Connections and Collisions
5.1 Most Common LAN Media
5.2 Cable Specification and Termination
5.3 Making and Testing Cable
5.4 Layer 1 Components and Devices
5.5 Collisions and Collision Domains in Shared Layer Environments
5.6 Basic Topologies Used in Networking
Chapter 6: Layer 2 - Concepts
6.1 LAN Standards
6.2 Hexadecimal Numbers
6.3 MAC Addressing
6.4 Framing
6.5 Media Access Control (MAC)
Chapter 7: Layer 2 - Technologies
7.1 Basics of Token Ring
7.2 Basics of Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
7.3 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
7.4 Layer 2 Devices
7.5 Effects of Layer 2 Devices on Data Flow
7.6 Basic Ethernet 10BASE-T Troubleshooting
Chapter 8: Design and Documentation
8.1 Basic Network Design and Documentation
8.2 Planning Structured Cabling: Wiring Closet Specifications
8.3 Planning Structured Cabling: Identifying Potential Wiring Closets
8.4 Planning Structured Cabling: Selection Practice
8.5 Planning Structured Cabling: Horizontal and Backbone Cabling
8.6 Planning Structured Cabling: Electricity and Grounding
8.7 Planning Structured Cabling: Cabling and Grounding
8.8 Design Practice No. 1: Wiring Plan for Ethernet Star Topology LAN
8.9 Design Practice No. 2: Multiple Earth Ground Problems
8.10 Network Power Supply Issues: Power Line Problems
8.11 Network Power Supply Issues: Surge Suppressors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Functions
Chapter 9: Structured Cabling Project
9.1 Project Planning
9.2 RJ-45 Jack and Outlet Installation
9.3 Basics of Cable Installation
9.4 Structured Cable Run Installation
9.5 Stringing, Running, and Mounting Cable
9.6 Basics of Wiring Closets and Patch Panels
9.7 Range of Equipment for Testing Structured Cabling Projects
Chapter 10: Layer 3 - Routing and Addressing
10.1 Importance of a Network Layer
10.2 Path Determination
10.3 IP Address within the IP Header
10.4 IP Address Classes
10.5 Reserved Address Space
10.6 Basics of Subnetting
10.7 Creating a Subnet
Chapter 11: Layer 3 - Protocols
11.1 Layer 3 Devices
11.2 Network-to-Network Communications
11.3 Advanced ARP Concepts
11.4 Routable Protocols
11.5 Routing Protocols
11.6 Other Network Layer Services
11.7 ARP Tables
11.8 Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) and Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP)
11.9 Protocol Analyzer Software
Chapter 12: Layer 4 - The Transport Layer
12.1 The Transport Layer
12.2 TCP and UDP
12.3 TCP Connection Methods
Chapter 13: Layer 5 - The Session Layer
13.1 The Session Layer
Chapter 14: Layer 6 - The Presentation Layer
14.1 The Presentation Layer
Chapter 15: Layer 7 - The Application Layer
15.1 Basics of the Application Layer
15.2 Domain Name System
15.3 Network Applications
15.4 Application Layer Examples
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