Download or read book Sams Teach Yourself Networking In 24 Hours, 3/e (sams) written by Joe Habraken and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for all introductory courses in networking. Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours, Third Edition is an entertaining and informative introduction to the theory and practice of computer networking for anyone who wants to build or manage a network. In this books straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, supporting students as they learn networking from the ground up. Coverage includes: basic network concepts; LANs and WANs; remote networks, network design and construction; choosing equipment; Internet connections; network operating systems; and more. The book's full section on network administration includes "a day in the life of a system administrator," as well as a full chapter of practical network administration tips and tricks. This edition includes thoroughly updated material on wireless networks, including 802,11 a, b, and g; SSID broadcast, security, encryption, and speed tradeoffs, even advanced cellphone and PDA technologies. It also contains new coverage of Linux, updated coverage of Windows Server 2003, network security issues, DSL/cable modems, and anti-spam email technologies.