Chapter 8
In this chapter, we expand our knowledge of networking hardware. To help us put our knowledge to work in a realistic context, we will create a simple networking plan for a fictitious company and explore how to install and configure networking hardware for it. We conclude by taking a look at some related hardware compatibility issues. Throughout the chapter, we touch on the subjects of upgrading computers and networks. For a more in-depth look at these issues, see Chapter 12, "Administering Change."
Because this chapter concerns network hardware, you will find it helpful to review chapters 1-3 in Part I of this book.