Identifying the Types of Networks
....Peer-to-peer networks
....Server-based (client-server) networks
....Additional networking terminology
Understanding Network Topologies
....Bus
....Star
....Ring
....Hybrid
....Wireless
Connecting with Network Cabling
....Twisted pair
....Coaxial
....Fiber optic
Troubleshooting Networking Cables
Examining Network Access Methods
....CSMA/CD
....CSMA/CA
....Token passing
Piecing Together the Network Architectures
....Ethernet
....Token Ring
....FDDI
Understanding Network Protocols
....IEEE Standards
....Voice over IP (VoIP)
Working with Network Devices
....Network interface card (NIC)
....Repeater
....Bridge
....Router
....Gateway
....Hub
....Switch
....Wireless access point (WAP)
Understanding Communication Methods
Ways to Network a Computer
....Network card
....Serial and parallel ports
....Infrared port
Understanding Networking Components
....Network adapter driver
....Network client
....Protocols
....Services
The TCP/IP Protocol
....IP address
....Subnet mask
....Default gateway
....Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000/XP/2003
....Configuring TCP/IP en masse using DHCP
....Automatic Private IP Addressing
Understanding Name Resolution
....NetBIOS names
....Fully qualified domain names (FQDN)
Troubleshooting with TCP/IP Utilities
....IPCONFIG
....PING
....TRACERT
....NBTSTAT
....NETSTAT
....PATHPING
....NSLOOKUP
Sharing File System Resources
....Share-level access control
....User-level access control
....Enabling File and Printer Sharing in Windows 2000/XP/2003
....Creating shared folders
....Hidden shares
....Multiple shares
....Connecting to shares
Sharing Printer Resources
....Sharing a printer in Windows 2000/XP/2003
....Installing a network printer in Windows 2000/XP/2003
....Installing a network printer by using Point and Print
Understanding Windows Services
....Restarting a Windows service
....Server service
....Workstation service
....DHCP Server service
....Print Spooler service
....Messenger service
....Browser service
