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Contents
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications
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B-1
Basic Router Concepts
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B-1
What is a Router?
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B-1
Routing Information Protocol
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B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet
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B-2
Netmask
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B-4
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-8
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-10
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
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
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C-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware
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C-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
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C-1
Internet Configuration Requirements
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C-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
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C-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information
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C-3
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
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C-3
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
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C-4