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Chapter 1—Networking Fundamentals
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Chapter 1
Networking
Fundamentals
This chapter provides an overview of basic networking concepts, including network architecture, design, and project management. Chapter 1: Networking Fundamentals

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Chapter 1—Networking Fundamentals

Introduction to Networking Fundamentals.................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................ 1-1

Networking History and Evolution ................................................. 1-2
Overview ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Mainframe Terminals ........................................................................................ 1-3
Minicomputer Terminals .................................................................................... 1-4
Personal Computing Devices .............................................................................. 1-5

Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model................. 1-6
Overview ........................................................................................................ 1-6
Layers ............................................................................................................ 1-6
Layer 7 (Application) Services ....................................................................... 1-9
Layer 6 (Presentation) Services..................................................................... 1-9
Layer 5 (Session) Services ........................................................................... 1-9
Layer 4 (Transport) Services......................................................................... 1-9
Layer 3 (Network) Services .......................................................................... 1-9
Layer 2 (Data Link) Services ......................................................................... 1-9
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