Introduction to Networks v6 Labs & Study Guide [Paperback]

Allan Johnsonentered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an MBA and an M.Ed in occupational training and development. He taught a variety of technology courses to high school students and is an adjunct instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Since 2006, Allan has worked full time for Cisco Networking Academy in several roles. He is currently engaged as Curriculum Lead.

    Introduction xxxiv

Chapter 1 Exploring the Network 1

    Study Guide 2

    Globally Connected 2

        Vocabulary Exercise: Matching 2

        Completion Exercise 2

    LANs, WANs, and the Internet 3

        Completion Exercise 3

        Classify and Identify Network Components 5

        Compare LANs and WANs 6

        Vocabulary Exercise: Matching 7

    The Network as a Platform 8

        Classify the Requirements for a Reliable Network 8

    The Changing Network Environment 9

        Completion Exercise 9

        Network Security Terminology 9

    Labs and Activities 10