1. 1 What is a computer network?

1.2 classification of computer networks

Topological structure of 1.3 network

1.4 computer network equipment

1.5 network operating system

1.6 network architecture model

1.7 Common knowledge of data communication technology

1.8 development process of computer network and internet

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Chapter II Interconnection of Network Transmission Media, Network Equipment and Network

2. 1 twisted pair

2.2 coaxial cable

2.3 optical fiber

2.4 network interface card

2.5 repeater

2.6 hub

2.7 Bridges

2.8 switch

2.9 Routers and gateways

2. Interconnection between10 WAN and MAN

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Chapter III Construction of Wired Local Area Network

3. Common types and principles of1LAN

3.2 Ethernet related standards and wiring requirements

3.3 Typical Small and Medium Ethernet Networking Scheme

3.4 Connection of cables and equipment

3.5 Wiring test equipment and related tests

3.6 Configuration of switches and access routers

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Chapter IV Network Operating System

4. 1 network overview

4.2UNIX system

4.3Linux system

4.4Windows2000Server Network Operating System

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Chapter V Internet Network Information Service Technology

5. 1 overview

5.2WWW service

5.3DNS domain name service

5.4 e-mail service

5.5 Construction of WWW Server and FTP Server

5.6 Construction of E-mail Server

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Chapter VI Network Security and Network Management

6. 1 Network Security Overview

6.2 Vulnerabilities and their Scanning

6.3 Hackers and computer viruses

6.4 firewall

6.5 Intrusion detection system

6.6 Encryption and Authentication

6.7 Network management

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Chapter 7 TCP/IP protocol

7. 1TCP/IP protocol reference model

7.2IP address

7.3IPv6

7.4 Network Interface Layer Protocol

7.5 Internet layer protocol

7.6 Transport layer protocol

7.7 Application layer protocol

7.8 Socket Network Programming

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Chapter 8 Wireless LAN Technology

8. 1 development of wireless local area network

8.2 Characteristics of WLAN

8.3 Main standards of WLAN

8.4 Security of WLAN

8.5 WLAN case

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Chapter 9 Wan Construction

9. 1 Overview

9.2 Early WAN technology

9.3 Switched Multimegabit Data Service

9.4 Point-to-Point Data Link Layer Protocol

9.5IPoverATM

9.6IPoverSDH

9.7IPoverDWDM

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Chapter 10 Internet access technology

10. 1 internet access technology based on telephone copper wire

10.2 optical fiber access technology

10.3cm access technology

10.4 Ethernet Internet access technology based on broadband IP

10.5 wireless access technology

10.6 internet access technology through mobile communication network

10.7 satellite access technology

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