The plain-English guide to understanding how networks work—and how they\'re built

Intranets, extranets, the Internet, and other IP networks

Network reliability, security, and troubleshooting

Next-generation wireless technologies—Bluetooth, WAP, and JIN

I Networking industry overview

The future of networking

Your complete, no-nonsense guide to networking: the fundamentals, without the hype!

The Essential Guide to Networking is the complete briefing on networking and the Internet for every non-technical professional! In one easy-to-understand book, James Keogh explains all of today\'s hottest networking technologies—and helps you make sense of the fast-changing networking industry. The Essential Guide to Networking is a breath of fresh air: an intelligent, thorough, friendly, and up-to-date guide to networking for non-engineers! You\'ll learn all this, and more:

The technical fundamentals and evolution of networks

LANs and WANs: connections, media, and building blocks

Intranets, extranets, the Internet, and other IP-based networks

DSL, cable modems, and other high-speed Internet access alternatives

Understanding Internet security and privacy

Up-to-the-minute wireless coverage: Bluetooth, WAP, Jini, and more

Options for maximizing network reliability and security

Key resources for troubleshooting network problems

The networking industry and its key players

Powerful trends shaping tomorrow\'s networks

If you need to understand the dynamic, ever-changing world of networking and how it\'s revolutionizing today\'s high tech economy, this is your complete briefing.