In this section, you will be able to describe the difference between internets, intranets, and extranets, and identify the characteristics and technologies in use in local and wide area networks. You will also gain an understanding of the various wireless technologies available to us. Finally, you will learn about the common network topologies and the benefits and disadvantages of each.
This section comprises the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, Differentiating between Internets, Intranets, and Extranets
- Chapter 2, Understanding Local Area Networks
- Chapter 3, Understanding Wide Area Networks
- Chapter 4, Understanding Wireless Networking
- Chapter 5, Network Topologies - Mapping It All Out
