List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Internet connectivity to different parts of the world.

Figure 2-2: Data speeds on LANs and WANs.

Figure 2-3: The breakdown of a message into packets.

Figure 2-4: The OSI Reference Model.

Figure 2-5: The interaction between a server and a client.

Figure 2-6: A bus network topology.

Figure 2-7: A ring network topology.

Figure 2-8: A star network topology.

Figure 2-9: The network design process.

Figure 2-10: The network plan development process.

Figure 2-11: The process of developing a training program.

Figure 3-1: The network installation process.

Figure 3-2: The bandwidth of different network technologies.

Figure 3-3: The connectors on a Ethernet combo card.

Figure 3-4: A typical school network.

Figure 3-5: A straight through and a crossover patch cable.

Figure 3-6: A POTS dialup WAN connection.

Figure 3-7: A leased line WAN connection.

Figure 3-8: An ISDN WAN connection.

Figure 3-9: A wireless WAN connection.

Figure 3-10: A Cable TV WAN connection.

Figure 3-11: A satellite WAN connection.

Figure 3-12: The software installed on a workstation.

Figure C-1: The floor plans for Wiley Elementary School.

Figure D-1: The Fisher WAN.

Figure D-2: The Charleston WAN.

Figure D-3: The Champaign/Urbana WAN.

Figure D-4: The Mahomet-Seymour WAN.

Figure D-5: The Tolono WAN.

Figure D-6: The Marshall WAN.

Figure D-7: The Glenview WAN.

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