Network Concepts Communications Networks Need for Communications Networks Voice Communications Data Communications Transmitting Images Analog and Digital Signals Data Communications Physical Links and Interfaces Protocols TCP/IP and the Internet Cabling LANs LAN applications and uses Peer-to-peer LANs Client-server LANs Types and uses of servers Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) WANs WAN applications and uses Basic WAN services DCE Equipment Network Circuit Connectivity Internetworking Internetworking Devices LAN and WAN Equipment Routing Protocols Switching Overview Interconnecting LANs Interconnecting WANs Network Software and Operating Systems Computer Operating Systems Network Operating Systems (NOSs) TCP/IP Emerging Technologies Benefits and Applications ATM Iso - Ethernet 1Gbps Ethernet Fiber Channel Wireless Networks PC Repair Overview of System Features and Components System Teardown and Inspection Building a System from Scratch System Components Motherboards Bus Slots and I/O Cards Microprocessor Types and Specifications Memory Power Supply Input Devices Video Display Hardware Communications and Networking Audio Hardware Floppy Disk Drives and Controllers Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Interfaces Hard Disk Installation and Troubleshooting CD-ROM Drives Preventive Maintenance Software and Hardware Diagnostic Tools