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`Computer Networking Essentials
`Debra Littlejohn Shinder
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`Copyright © 2001 Cisco Systems, Inc.
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`Cisco Press logo is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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`Published by:
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`Library of Congress Cataloging-in—Publication Number: 2001090429
`ISBN: 1-58713-038—6
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`Contents
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`Part I
`Chapter 1
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`Introduction to Networking Concepts
`Introduction to PC Networking
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`PC Networking Today
`Home Computing
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`Web Presence and E-commerce
`High-Performance Business Solutions
`Online Learning
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`Tomorrow’s Networks
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`”Smart” Appliances and Homes
`Phoning Home
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`The Wired Workplace
`Schools of the Future
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`Networking Health Care
`Technology and the Law 21
`Intergalactic Networking?
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`A Brief History of PC Networking
`The First Communications Networks
`Disadvantages of Standalone Systems
`What Is a Network, Anyway?
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`Why Network Computers?
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`Benefits of Getting Connected
`The Birth of the Internet
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`The Cost of Technology: More and More for Less and Less
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`A Brief Overview of Networking Terminology
`Concept-Related Terminology
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`Network Hardware—Related Terminology
`Software-Related Terminology
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`Design and Topology Terminology
`Measurement—Related Terminology
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`What This Book Covers and What It Doesn’t
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`Networking Certifications
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`Vendor-Specific Certifications
`Non-Vendor—Specific Certifications
`This Book and Certification
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`Chapter 2
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`Categorizing Networks
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`Categorizing Networks by Physical Scope
`Characteristics of a LAN 34
`Characteristics of a MAN 35
`Characteristics of a WAN 37
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`Categorizing Networks by Administrative Method
`Servers and Clients
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`Characteristics of Peer-to-Peer Networks
`Characteristics of Server-Based Networks
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`Categorizing Networks by NOS
`Windows Networks
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`NetWare Networks
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`UNIX Networks
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`Hybrid Networks
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`Categorizing Networks by Protocol
`NetBEUI Networks
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`IPX/SPX Networks
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`TCP/IP Networks
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`Other LAN Protocols Used in Networks
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`Categorizing Networks by Topology
`Linear Bus Networks
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`Ring Networks
`Star Bus Networks
`Mesh Networks
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`Hybrid Topologies
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`Categorizng Networks by Architecture
`Ethernet Networks
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`Token Ring Networks
`AppleTalk Networks
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`ARCnet Networks
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`Chapter 3
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`Networking Concepts, Models, and Standards
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`Computer Communication Concepts
`The Language of the Machine
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`Common Numbering Systems
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`Using Packets
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`A Layered Communication Process
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`Networking Models
`The Purpose of Models
`The 051 Model
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`The DoD Model
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`Vendor-Specific Models
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`Networking Standards and Specifications
`Why Standardize?
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`Standards-Setting Bodies
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`Signaling and Communications Problems
`Electromagnetic Interference
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`Radio Frequency Interference
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`Crosstalk
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`Attenuation
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`Chapter 4
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`Networking Communications Methods
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`Signaling Methods and Characteristics
`Analog and Digital
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`Baseband and Broadband
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`Multiplexing
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`Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission
`Simplex, Half—Duplex, and Full-Duplex Transmission
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`Bandwidth Capacity Issues
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`Media Access Methods
`CSMA/CD 122
`CSMA/CA 123
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`Token Passing
`Demand Priority
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`Chapter 5
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`LAN Links
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`Ethernet
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`10Base5
`10B aseT 136
`100B aseX 1 37
`1000B aseT 137
`The Structure of an Ethernet Frame
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`Rules of Ethernet Engagement
`Summary of Ethernet Characteristics
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`Token Ring
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`Token Ring Topology
`The Token Ring Communication Process
`Token Ring Hardware Components
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`Advantages of Token Ring
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`Disadvantages of Token Ring
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`The Structure of the Token Ring Frame
`Rules of the Ring
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`Summary of Token Ring Characteristics
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`FDDI
`How FDDI Works
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`FDDI Specifications
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`Advantages of FDDI
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`Disadvantages of FDDI
`The FDDI Frame Structure
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`Summary of FDDI Characteristics
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`AppleTalk
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`AppleTalk Specifications
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`How AppleTalk Works
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`Advantages of AppleTalk
`Disadvantages of AppleTalk
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`LocalTalk Data Transmission
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`Summary of AppleTalk Characteristics
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`ARCnet
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`How ARCnet Works
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`ARCnet Specifications
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`Advantages of ARCnet
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`Disadvantages of ARCnet
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`The ARCnet Packet Structure
`Summary of ARCnet Characteristics
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`Comparing Networking Architectures
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`154
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`WAN Links
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`WAN Hardware
`Modems
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`ISDN and DSL Adapters
`Customer Premises Equipment
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`WAN Topologies
`The Point—to-Point WAN 166
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`The WAN Ring
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`The WAN Star
`Multitiered WANs
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`Network Switching Types
`Circuit-Switching Networks
`Packet—Switching Networks
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`Emerging WAN Technologies
`OC-SONET 179 _
`Broadband ISDN 179
`CATV 179
`SMDS
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`Wireless WAN 181
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`The Role of the NIC in Network Communications
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`LAN/WAN Connectivity
`Translated Connections
`Proxy Servers
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`Routed Connections
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`Summary
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`187
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`Further Reading
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`188
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`Review Questions
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`Networking Hardware and Software
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`Physical Components of the Network
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`NICs
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`Configuring and Using a NIC 197
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`Network Media
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`Cable Types
`Wireless Media
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`Network Connectivity Devices
`Simple Connectors
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`Complex Connectors
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`Segmenting and Subnetting Devices
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`214
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`Summary
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`222
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`Further Reading
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`222
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`Review Questions
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`222
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`Chapter 8
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`Networking Protocols and Services
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`NetBIOS/NetBEUI
`IPX/SPX 229
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`The Network Layer Protocol: IPX 229
`The Transport Layer Protocol: SPX 230
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`TCP/1P 231
`The TCP/1P Suite
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`The Network Layer Protocol: IP 231
`The Transport Layer Protocols: TCP and UDP 245
`Addressing the Envelope: Packet Headers
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`Name Resolution
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`TCP/1P Utilities
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`Application Layer Protocols
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`261
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`Summary
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`262
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`Further Reading
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`262
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`Review Questions
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`Chapter 9
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`The Widest Area Network: The Global Internet 267 .
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`The Evolution of the Internet
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`The Development of the Backbone
`The Internet2 Project
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`The Components of the Internet
`The Local Computer or LAN 270
`The ISP 270
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`The Regional Network
`NAPS
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`MAEs
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`How Internet Components Work Together
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`What the Internet Does
`The World Wide Web
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`E-mail and Mailing Lists
`Newsgroups
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`File Transfer
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`Telnet
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`Streaming Media
`Live Chat
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`Audio/Videoconferencing
`Internet Telephony
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`Virtual Private Networking
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`292
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`293
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`TCP/IP Routing and the Internet
`How IP Routing Works
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`An Example of a Simple Routed Network
`Types of Routing Interfaces . 296
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`Static Versus Dynamic Routing
`Distance-Vector Versus Link-State Protocols
`Common Routing Protocols
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`Who Owns the Internet?
`ISOC 302
`IAB 302
`IETF 302
`IESG 302
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`IANA/ICANN 302
`W3C 302
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`Summary
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`303
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`Further Reading
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`303
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`Chapter 10
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`Review Questions
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`0 Network Operating Systems
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`General Network Administration
`The Client/Server Environment
`Sharing Network Resources
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`309
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`Overview of NOSs
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`Windows NT and Windows 2000 Networks
`NetWare Networks
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`UNIX and Linux Networks
`Other NOSs
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`336
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`Review Questions
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`336
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`Chapter 11
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`Directory Services
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`What Are Directories and Directory Services?
`What Is a Directory?
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`What Are Directory Services?
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`Directory Services Standards
`X500 346
`DAP and LDAP 347
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`Directory—Enabled Networking
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`Popular Directory Services
`Novell NDS
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`349
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`Microsoft Active Directory
`Other Directory Services
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`350
`354
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`Summary
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`356
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`Further Reading
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`357
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`Review Questions
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`357
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`Windows NT Workstation
`Windows 2000 Professional
`Linux/UNIX 396
`Macintosh
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`08/2 403
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`Chapter 12
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`Desktop Operating Systems
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`361
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`361
`Operating System Basics
`Operating System Interfaces
`Using Commands
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`Files and File Systems
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`367
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`362
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`Common Desktop Operating Systems
`MS-DOS and Windows 3.x
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`Windows 9x
`381
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`392
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`Summary
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`404
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`Hybrid Networks 409
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`Characteristics of the Hybrid Network
`Inability of a Single Vendor to Provide All Desired Features
`Personal Preferences of Users
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`Budgetary Factors
`Haphazard Growth
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`Multiple—Protocol Networks
`Network/Transport Protocols
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`File-Sharing Protocols
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`Multiple—Operating-System Networks
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`Multiple Server Operating Systems
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`Multiple Client Operating Systems
`Multiple Server and Multiple Client Operating Systems
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`417
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`Multiple-Platform Networks
`PC-to—Macintosh Communications
`PC-to-Mainframe Communications
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`418
`418
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`PDA-to—PC and Handheld-to—PC Communications
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`419
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`Gateway: The Hybrid Connectivity Solution
`Windows-to-NetWare Redirectors
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`Cross-Platform Solutions
`420
`SNA 421
`Samba
`422
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`419
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`Summary
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`424
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`Further Reading
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`425
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`Review Questions
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`425
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`Part III
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`Network Specialty Areas 429
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`Chapter 14
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`Protecting the Network
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`431
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`454
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`Network Security
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`Assessing Security Needs
`434
`Assessing Security Threats
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`Implementing Security Measures
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`How Security Components Work
`Advanced Identification and Authentication Technologies
`Developing Security Policies
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`Disaster Protection and Recovery
`Power Backup
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`Data Backup
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`Disk Fault Tolerance
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`Clustering Technologies
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`Summary
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`471
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`Further Reading
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`472
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`Review Questions
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`473
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`Chapter 15
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`Remote Access 477
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`Why Remote Access?
`Branch Offices
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`After-Hours Connectivity
`Telecommuting
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`Mobile Users
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`478
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`Providing Access to Clients and Partners
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`482
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`How Remote Access Works
`Protocols Used for Remote Access
`Remote Access Authentication
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`Assignment of IP Addresses
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`Aggregation of Bandwidth on Dialup Connections
`Control of Bandwidth Usage
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`Remote Access Connectivity Devices
`Modems
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`484
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`ISDN Terminal Adapters
`Cable Modems
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`CSU/DSUs
`494
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`492
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`Configuring Remote Access Clients and Servers
`Configuring a Remote Access Client
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`Configuring a Remote Access Server 496
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`495
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`Remote Access Security Issues
`Callback Security
`497
`RADIUS 498
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`496
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`Remote Access Policies
`Account Lockout
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`Security Hosts
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`498
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`Summary
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`Further Reading
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`Review Questions
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`Virtual Private Networking
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`What Is a VPN?
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`Virtual Networking
`Private Networking
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`How VPNs Work
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`Digging the Tunnel
`Operating System Support for VPNs
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`VPN Protocols
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`Tunneling Protocols
`Encryption Protocols
`LAN Protocols
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`516
`519
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`VPN Security
`Authentication
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`Authorization
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`Encryption
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`5 21
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`VPN Performance Issues v 521
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`522
`Types of VPNs
`Software—Based VPNs
`Hardware-Based VPNs
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`522
`522
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`Configuring a VPN Connection
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`522
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`Summary
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`525
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`Further Reading
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`526
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`Review Questions
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`526
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`Why Use Virtual Private Networking?
`VPN Versus Dialup Networking: Advantages and Disadvantages
`VPN Scenarios
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`Chapter 17
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`Thin Client Networking
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`The Evolution of Thin Client Networking 7 532
`Thin Client Technology
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`Advantages of Thin Client Technology
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`534
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`Thin Client Protocols
`RDP 536
`ICA 5 36
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`X and X Display Manager Communication Protocol (XDMCP)
`RFB 537
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`Thin Client Hardware
`WBTs
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`Network Computers
`Net PCs
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`538
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`539
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`Desktop Computers
`The Thinnest Clients: Handheld PCs
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`540
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`Thin Client Software
`Microsoft Terminal Services
`Citrix Winframe/MetaFrame
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`542
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`The X Window System 543
`Web-Based Computing
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`The JVM 544
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`ASPs
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`545
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`Microsoft .NET 545
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`Summary
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`546
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`Further Reading
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`546
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`Review Questions
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`Chapter 18
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`Monitoring, Management, and Troubleshooting Tools
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`551
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`Analyzing and Optimizing Network Performance
`Bottlenecks
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`Baselines
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`Best Practices
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`554
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`551
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`Determining Internet Connection Speed
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`Network Monitoring and Management Tools
`Networking Monitoring Software
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`Network Management Software
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`Management Software for Small and Medium-Sized Networks
`Management Service Providers 568
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`Hardware Monitoring and Troubleshooting Devices
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`Troubleshooting Network Problems
`Troubleshooting Basics
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`Using Operating System Log Files
`Using TCP/IP Utilities
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`Problem—Solving Guidelines
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`569
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`571
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`Summary
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`5 80
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`Further Reading
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`581
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`Review Questions
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`Part IV
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`The Future of Networking 585
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`Chapter 19
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`Tomorrow’s Technologies 587
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`587
`Ubiquitous Computing
`588
`Bringing Networking Home
`Overcoming the Limits of IP 589
`New Directions in Networking Technologies
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`590
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`592
`Universal Connectivity
`593
`”Smart” Everything
`Networking the Family
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`That’s Entertainment
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`Privacy Issues: Big Brother Is Watching
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`594
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`596
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`Networking at Work
`The Impact of Networking Technologies on Government
`The Impact of Networking Technologies on Law 598
`The Impact of Networking Technologies on Medicine
`The Impact of Networking Technologies on Publishing
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`600
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`New Ways of Learning
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`Artificial Intelligence
`Computers That Think
`602
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`Cybernetic Life—Forms: The Ultimate Network
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`603
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`Summary
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`603
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`Further Reading
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`Parting Questions
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`Appendix A
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`Chapter Review Answer Key 607
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`Glossary 635
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`Index 695
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