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Practically Networked

It used to be Ethernet was a high-end office computer option. Not anymore; even the lowliest systems tend to come with networking built in, which is nice since more and more households have more than one computer. But how do you decide whether to buy a hub, a switch, or a router? And which one? Do you need a "g" wireless access point or will a "b" do? Reviews, tutorials, troubleshooting, security considerations, and lots more.

From This is True for 9 May 2004

Suggestions for further reading:

Network Warrior: Everything you need to know that wasn't on the CCNA exam
by Gary A. Donahue
Amazon Price: $29.69
Customer Review: This is how technology books should be written. Lets be honest, switching and routing is a very dry subject but the author makes the subject matter easy to read, comprehend and enjoy (yes, I said enjoy).

The book is written from the vie...
 
Computer Networking for LANs to WANs: Hardware, Software and Security (Networ...
by Jr. Kenneth C. Mansfield, James L. Antonakos
Amazon Price: $71.35
 
Storage Area Networks For Dummies
by Christopher Poelker, Alex Nikitin
Amazon Price: $19.79
Customer Review: The negative:

As a former reviewer stated, to few material on iSCSI wich i think is essential these days.

The book overall needs to be updated and i hope the writer has plans for it.

The positive:

...
 
Network Know-How: An Essential Guide for the Accidental Admin
by John Ross Dr
Amazon Price: $19.77
Customer Review: The concepts are basic. It doesnt get into subnetting much. But it has what you need to know and I will be rereading it for some time!
 
CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition (Certification Press)
by Glen Clarke
Amazon Price: $31.49
Customer Review: Used only this book for studying and passed on the first try. Great reading, and I am the type that hates reading books. The only thing i wish was that the practice exam on the CDROM had more questions and chose them at random.
 

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