Networking simplified: Build a local (network) roadway

This sample chapter from Computer Networking First-Step covers networking basics such as how they work, what they're made of, and the benefits of using a structured cabling system. After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

• Explain how computers can communicate binary 1s and 0s using electricity
• List the components of popular LAN cables and connectors
• Compare and contrast straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables
• Explain the operation of an Ethernet hub
• Summarize the benefits of using a structured cabling system

Title: Computer Networking First-Step
ISBN: 1587201011
Published: April 2004
Author: Wendell Odom
Chapter: Chapter 4: How to Build a Local (Network) Roadway
Published by Cisco Press