Networking Essentials Companion Guide v3: Cisco Certified Support Technician (CC [Paperback]

Introduction xlii
Chapter 1 Communications in a Connected World 1
Objectives 1
Key Terms 1
Introduction (1.0) 2
Network Types (1.1) 2
Everything Is Online (1.1.2) 2
Who Owns The Internet? (1.1.3) 2
Local Networks (1.1.4) 3
Small Home Networks 4
Small Office and Home Office Networks 4
Medium to Large Networks 4
Worldwide Networks 6
Mobile Devices (1.1.5) 6
Smartphone 6
Tablet 7
Smartwatch 8
Smart Glasses 8
Connected Home Devices (1.1.6) 8
Security System 8
Appliances 9
Smart TV 10
Gaming Console 11
Other Connected Devices (1.1.7) 11
Smart Cars 11
RFID Tags 12
Sensors and Actuators 13
Medical Devices 13
Data Transmission (1.2) 14
The Bit (1.2.2) 14
Common Methods of Data Transmission (1.2.3) 15
Bandwidth and Throughput (1.3) 17
Bandwidth (1.3.1) 17
Throughput (1.3.2) 18
Communications in a Connected World Summary (1.4) 18
What Did I Learn in This Chapter? (1.4.1) 19
Reflection Questions (1.4.2) 20
Practice 21
Check Your Understanding Questions 21
Chapter 2 Network Components, Types, and Connections 25
Objectives 25
Key Terms 25
Introduction (2.0) 26
Clients and Servers (2.1) 26
Client and Server Roles (2.1.2) 26
Peer-to-Peer Networks (2.1.3) 27
Peer-to-Peer Applications (2.1.4) 28
Multiple Roles in the Network (2.1.5) 29
Network Components (2.2) 30
Network Infrastructure (2.2.2) 30
End Devices (2.2.3) 32
ISP Connectivity Options (2.3) 33
ISP Services (2.3.1) 33
ISP Connections (2.l3§