Today's networks are required to support an increasing array of
real-time communication methods. Video chat and live resources put
demands on networks that were previously unimagined. Written to be
accessible to all, Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, Third
Edition helps readers better understand today's networks and the way
they support the evolving requirements of different types of
organizations. While displaying technical depth, this new edition
presents an evolutionary perspective of data networking from the early
years to the local area networking boom, to advanced IP data networks
that support multimedia and real-time applications. The Third Edition is
loaded with real-world examples, network designs, and network scenarios
that provide the reader with a wealth of data networking information and
practical implementation tips. Labs: Lab 1: Assessing the Physical and
Logical Network Infrastructure Lab 2: Analyzing Data Link and Network
Layer Traffic with Wireshark Lab 3: Analyzing Transport and Application
Layer Traffic with Wireshark Lab 4: Configuring a Layer 2 Network with
the Spanning Tree Protocol Lab 5: Configuring a Layer 3 Network with
Dynamic Routing Protocols Lab 6: Designing a Network Topology with GNS3
Lab 7: Configuring an SNMP Manager and Alerts Lab 8: Monitoring and
Auditing Network Activity Lab 9: Implementing a Layered Security
Solution on the Network Lab 10: Troubleshooting Common Network Issue
