How Networks Work
How Networks Work by Frank J. Derfler, published by Que in 2005, offers a comprehensive exploration of computer networking. This 7th edition, written in English and spanning 233 pages, provides a detailed explanation of how office computer networks function, including the role of Ethernet cards and their connection to the Internet. The book aims to clarify the basic principles of networking while avoiding complex jargon, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Readers will find a thorough examination of network systems, enhanced by illustrations that demonstrate how various components interact. The edition also covers contemporary technologies such as VoIP, wireless networks, and broadband, ensuring that readers are informed about the latest advancements in the field. This resource is particularly relevant for those interested in computers, database administration, and networking.
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Ever wonder how your office computer network works? Or how the Ethernet card inside your computer connects you to that network or to the Internet? How Networks Work will give you a thorough, detailed explanation of the inner-workings of network systems without getting you caught up in network jargon. Learn the basic principles of networking and how those principles work inside pieces of network equipment. Complete with illustrations to show how things work together, this latest edition also includes information on the newest technologies, including VoIP, wireless networks, broadband and more.
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