Re: Newbie... need basics


Bruce wrote:
Hi... Before I ask any questions on any NG, could someone
give me some links to networking basics. I'm computer literate
but I've never had to deal with networks so I'm pretty ignorant.

I need to understand an existing small network that needs
to expand. It currently has a DSL line with a Netgear
8-port VPN Switch/Router/Firewall (VPN not used), a wireless
router, and a Print Server. I need to expand the network in
another part of the building where the wireless signal is weak.
The expansion is to attach more computers and a printer.

The DSL is only used for internet/email access. There is no
web services or other fancy needs.

I need to understand the basics of Routers, Switches, hubs,
Print Servers, hardware & software firewalls. I hope I don't
need to understand all the different protocols. My biggest
concern is to protect these new computers as they will have
sensitive data. So I need to protect it from outside the
firewall as well as computers from within the network.

Any assistance/links would be appreciated

--bruce

I know my way around a computer. HW,windows,SW.
but am new to networks. But i'm a small step ahead of you. So maybe can
advise a littl

routers,switches,hubs and some more , try the book computer
networking first steps by wendel odom.

that taught me the basics. Not much on VPNs though. I'm still stalled
on a basic level though- which you haven't reached yet.


But you're with that equipment so you could get past that level more
easily.

.

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