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Contents
Domain Name Server
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C-9
IP Configuration by DHCP
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C-10
Internet Security and Firewalls
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C-10
What is a Firewall?
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C-11
Stateful Packet Inspection
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C-11
Denial of Service Attack
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C-11
Ethernet Cabling
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C-12
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables
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C-12
Cable Quality
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C-13
Appendix D
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
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D-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
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D-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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D-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
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D-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
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D-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
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D-5
Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
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D-5
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
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D-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
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D-6
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
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D-6
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
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D-6
MacOS X
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D-7
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
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D-8
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
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D-9
Are Login Protocols Used?
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D-9
What Is Your Configuration Information?
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D-9
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
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D-10
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
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D-11
Restarting the Network
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D-12
Appendix E
Virtual Private Networking
What is a VPN?
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E-1
What is IPSec and How Does It Work?
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E-2
IPSec Security Features
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E-2