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Contents
Subnet Addressing
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B-4
Private IP Addresses
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B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
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B-7
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
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B-9
Related Documents
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B-9
Domain Name Server
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B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP
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B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls
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B-10
What is a Firewall?
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B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection
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B-11
Denial of Service Attack
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B-11
Ethernet Cabling
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B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality
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B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
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B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
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B-14
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
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C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
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C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
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C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
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C-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
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C-5
Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
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C-5
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
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C-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
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C-6
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
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C-6
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
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C-6
MacOS X
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C-7
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
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C-8
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
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C-9
Are Login Protocols Used?
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C-9
What Is Your Configuration Information?
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C-9
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
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C-10
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
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C-11