Networking For Dummies, 11th Edition (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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Before we begin, it is worth mentioning that I will use a technique that uses something known as the magic number. The Magic Number Not all switches are created equal. Some switches are designed for very small networks in homes or single-office businesses. Small networks are so simple to manage that the switch itself doesn’t require any management or configuration of its own. You simply plug all the computers into the switch, and the network takes care of itself.

Common connection technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc are designed to work using a particular network topology. on: Forces the connection to bring all links up without using a protocol to negotiate connections. This mode can only connect to another device that is also set to on. When using this mode, the switch does not negotiate the link using either PAgP or LACP.The home network diagram below shows the structure of a typical small home network using a wireless router and connected to the Internet.

It depends on the printer.Older Printers are normally connected to computers and they can then be shared on the network. Computer networking has its own strange vocabulary. Although you don’t have to know every esoteric networking term, it helps to be acquainted with a few of the basic buzzwords:

Securing your Cisco network by configuring an access control list (ACL)

If you’re wiring up your own RJ-45 connectors for a TCP/IP network, you need this information to make sure you connect the pins correctly. Colors make identification easy: To set EtherChannel to use with of the protocols you will configure it to support one of the following modes. If you are completely new to networking then the basic course will introduce you to the basic networking protocols used in small home/office networks and on the Internet.