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Networking for Beginners: An Easy Guide to Learning Computer Network Basics. Take Your First Step, Master Wireless Technology, the OSI Model, IP Subnetting, Routing Protocols and Internet Essentials

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Do you want to find out how a computer network works? Do you want to understand what it all takes to keep a home or office network up and running? This book is all you need! It will help you navigate your way to becoming proficient with network fundamentals and technology.

When the first computers were built during the Second World War, they were expensive and isolated. However, after about twenty years, as their prices gradually decreased, the first experiments began to connect computers together. At the time, sharing them over a long distance was an interesting idea.

Computers and the Internet have changed this world and our lifestyle forever. We just need to touch a small button and within a fraction of a second, we can make a call, send a file or video message. The major factor that lies behind this advanced technology is none other than computer network. That's why it's important to know how it works!

Networking for Beginners covers the following Basics - This chapter considers the needs of a real beginner in computer networking and covers the following crucial definition of computer networking, types of computer networks, network topologies, and network architecture.Network Hardware - A comprehensive discussion on different network components that include routers, hubs, switches, etc.Network Cabling - This chapter discusses the different cabling standards include coaxial, fiber optic cable and twisted-pair copper cable.Wireless Networking - Fundamental technicalities of wireless technology that is of great significance to the entire computer networking discipline. This chapter offers important information on how to enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi technology and how to set up and configure a computer for wireless connectivity.IP Addressing - This chapter pays great attention to the basics of IP addressing, and the different number systems (binary, decimal, and hexadecimal)IP Subnetting - Introduction to concepts of subnetting.Network Protocols - Various protocols of the TCP/IP suite.Internet Essentials - Different terminologies regarding the Internet, the worldwide web, and history of the Internet.Virtualization in cloud computing - Concept of virtualization, its relevance in computer networking, and an examination of cloud services.Network Troubleshooting - This chapter considers troubleshooting as a top management function.

NETWORKING FOR BEGINNERS is an easy-to-read book for anyone hungry for computer networking knowledge. The language used is simple, and even the very technical terms that pop from time to time have been explained in a way that is easy to understand.

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113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2019

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Russell Scott

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Russell Scott is the pen name of Russell Scott Anderson, M.D. He is a radiation oncologist who serves as the medical director of Anderson Cancer Center in Meridian, Miss. He is a former Navy diver who worked in operations in the Middle East, Central America, and in support of the Navy’s EOD community, SEALS, the U.S. Army’s Green Berets, the Secret Service, and the New York Police Department at various times during his time in the service.

The father of seven has written the family oriented literary columns Una Voce and The Uncommon Thread in the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. He has also served the Journal as the chairman of the editorial advisory board. A collection of his columns was published as The Uncommon Thread in 2012. He has also written as screenwriter R.S. Anderson on several feature films, he is the author of the novels Timedonors Wanted and The Hard Times under the pseudonym Russell Scott, and is the editor of the literary journal China Grove.

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456 reviews64 followers
July 22, 2020
4 stars:

-Beyond informative
-Breaks it down well
-Mostly interesting. Some parts were dry but that is due to me not the author. I find some parts of networking to be boring.
-Will probably read again
-It a short book. I took my time to absorb the wealth of information.

“I’M STILL LEARNING.” –MICHELANGELO

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2,582 reviews16 followers
October 5, 2020
Helpful info

As a complete tech novice I liked that this books starts at the very beginning. It explains what networking is, different protocals, different routing options, etc. I liked the simple, straightforward way the author explained everything. Like I could very easily get lost in the discussion of routing. But, the author explains the pros and cons of each, so I can pick the one best for my business. I think this book will be helpful.
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880 reviews12 followers
September 28, 2020
Easy!

This book is easy to follow and includes definitions of important terminology to know. The tips are simple to follow—beginners will be able to use them with little trouble.
63 reviews2 followers
August 30, 2020
Nice refresher

Most of this book contains info that most people use on a semi regular basis, but its nice for a reminder of some of the finer details and as a refresher for some of the acronyms
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4 reviews5 followers
March 27, 2020
The book contain only words and no illustration at all hence it is very hard to imagine and very hard to understand certain concepts.
112 reviews
August 26, 2020
Great book for beginners

If you need assistance understanding computer network this book is for you. It has user friendly instructions and language. I recommend this book.
84 reviews1 follower
September 6, 2020
Network know-how.

This is a very good, in-depth book on computer networking. From LAN to routers the author does his job in explaining the basics without sounding pretentious.
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