Part I: The Basics of Communications
1. Basics of Communications Technology
2. Media and Their Applications
3. Architecture, Models, and Standards
Part II: Network Basics
4. Building a Network: Topology and Protocols
5. Network Form and Function
Part III: Wide-Area Networks: The Internet
6. From LANs to WANs: Broadband Technology
7. The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets
8. Internet Applications
Part IV: Wireless Networks
9. Wireless Networks: The Basics
10. Wireless Networks: Issues and Management
Part V: Security
11. Network Security
12. Wireless Network Security
Part VI: Network Management and Control
13. Monitoring and Control of Network Activity
14. Network and Project Management
Appendix A: Analog Voice Capabilities
Appendix B: Epilogue: Emerging Technologies, Innovation, and Risks