Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide for anyone with a network, from home networking enthusiasts to professional network administrators. The book explains network architectures and protocols using plain English and real-world examples, and gives valuable insight for fixing network problems. This updated edition includes the latest on network planning and design, and building a network using wired, wireless, or both technologies. It covers the latest updates in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as Gigabit Ethernet, virtual LANs, Bluetooth, WAP, security, firewalls, and VPN use.

A comprehensive reference guide to help network administrators address and resolve daily network problems, and understand exactly how to upgrade their network. This book enables networking professionals to stay in tune with the increasingly complex task of computer networking and is structured so that readers can find answers to a specific problem quickly.

Now in its fourth edition, this industry classic networking reference gives readers real world, in-depth explanations of confusing networking architectures and protocols, and helps them track down and repair costly networking problems.

Providing checklists for both troubleshooting and upgrading so that the reader will have something to refer to as they work through a problem, this title has chapters clearly labeled in such a manner that the reader can find answers quickly. The CD-ROM includes a variety of networking tools and utilities, a version of Linux, and a sampler of Microsoft TechNet.

Appropriate for networking courses at all levels, including courses focused on network concepts, upgrades, repair, and troubleshooting. This book gives students an extraordinarily complete single source for information on upgrading, repairing, troubleshooting, and managing any network. World-renowned technology repair/upgrade expert Scott Mueller and leading consultant Terry Ogletree cover virtually every network technology, protocol, and environment, adding hundreds of pages of new material on the very latest technologies -- from Windows Server 2003 to high-speed 802.11g wireless. They present a comprehensive section on network planning and design, as well as six full chapters on network security covering everything from firewalls and VPNs to encryption. This edition includes extensive new coverage of wireless protocols, from basic 802.11b Wi-Fi to Bluetooth. Students will find detailed coverage of managing users and resources; network monitoring and troubleshooting; migration and integration; Web protocols, and much more. This edition also adds an up-to-the-minute networking glossary, and step-by-step guidance on setting up small office/home office networks.

A well-rounded source for all network needs, whether upgrades, troubleshooting, expansion, or repair. General "buyer's guide" information helps the reader make decisions while the abundance of how-to and troubleshooting tips helps with the day-to-day maintenance and operation tasks.