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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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CHAPTER 18

Essentials of Networking

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Describe the basic roles of various networked computers

• Discuss network technologies and Ethernet

• Describe a typical Ethernet implementation

It’s hard to find a computer that’s not connected to a network. Whether

you’re talking about a workstation that’s part of a large enterprise network or

discussing that smartphone in your pocket, every computer has some form of

network connection. CompTIA includes a lot of networking coverage in the

CompTIA A+ exams.

This chapter dives into networks in detail, especially the underlying

hardware and technologies that make up the bulk of networks in today’s

homes and businesses. The discussion starts by examining the roles

computers play in networking, helping you associate specific names with

devices and services you’ve undoubtedly used many times already. The

second portion, and the heart of the chapter, focuses on the now-standard

network technology used in most networks, regardless of operating system.

The final section examines how this network technology looks in a normal

workplace.

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Roles Hosts Play in Networks

Take a moment to think about what you do on a network. Most of us, when

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