Networking

What is a network?

• About.com Computer Networking Basics - Topics include Windows, Linux, and Macintosh specifics as well as fundamental technologies like TCP/IP.
• Online Glossary for computer networking terms.

Why Network?

What do I need to build a network?

• UTP Cabling Options - Posted by Network Computing.

Networking tools

• Bandwidth Calculator - File download time calculator and cross reference. Compare how long it will take to download a file on a 56kps, ISDN, Cable, DSL, T1, T3 connections all the way up to DWDM (10 terabits per second).

Networking Techno babble

• DHCP Primer - Nice article on all things related to DHCP.
• LearntoSubnet.com - This web site is dedicated to helping you understand subnetting and related information, like binary math and IP Addressing. Very useful for certification preparation.
• IP Subnetting Tutorial - This site has a nice example to follow to explain the process of breaking an IP range into smaller subnetworks.