TY - BOOK AU - Palmer, Michael TI - Hands on networking fundamentals. SN - 9781418835545 AV - TK5105.5.P183 PY - 2006/// CY - Canada PB - Thomson course technology KW - N1 - Includes index; Contents: Networking: An overview -- How LAN and WAN communications work -- Using network communication protocols -- Connecting through a cabled network -- Devices for connecting networks -- Connecting through wireless network -- Sharing resources on a network -- Using a server -- Understanding WAN connection choices -- Basic network design -- Securing your network -- Maintaining and troubleshooting your network -- Appendix A: a short history of networking -- Appendix B: networking certifications and network equipment vendors -- Appendix C: list of acronyms ER -