iv Student Text Networking Fundamentals is an up-to-date text that covers computer networks as well as networking theory and con- cepts. It provides the skills and basic knowledge required for pursuing studies in specifi c networking fi elds such as administration, design, and support. Th e text content is aligned to the CompTIA Network+ Certifi cation Exam ob- jectives and will prepare students for certifi cation. Online Text Th e G-W Online Textbook platform gives students instant access to the textbook and resources with browser-based devices including iPads®, notebooks, PCs, and Mac com- puters. Textbook pages look exactly the same as the print- ed text, and all materials are located on a convenient online bookshelf and accessible at home, at school, or on the go. A linked table of contents provides quick access to each chapter. A search tool enables the user to locate a specifi c topic or word within the text. Students can en- large or compress a page and print individual pages for off -line reading. Online Learning Suite Th e G-W Online Learning Suite includes the online text, study guide, lab manual, and CompTIA Network+ Refer- ence Guide, creating a complete learning package. It is ac- cessible through any Internet-enabled device, including computers, smartphones, and tablets. All instructional materials are found on a convenient online bookshelf and accessible at home, in school, or on the go. Study Guide Th e supplemental study guide provides students with a valuable means of review and practice essential for mas- tery of basic network knowledge and skills. Th e fi rst half of the study guide contains practice exercises that reinforce concepts and skills learned in the corresponding text- book chapters. Th e completion of these activities greatly enhances the opportunity for students to earn Network+ Certifi cation. Th e second half of the study guide contains a CompTIA Network+ Reference Guide to help students study and prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. Th e reference guide includes a detailed review of each Comp- TIA objective. Th is review provides a more student-friend- ly description of the objective’s coverage, examples of the objective, and related concepts. Laboratory Manual Th e supplemental laboratory manual encourages stu- dents to apply the concepts they have learned in the text. It provides an opportunity to perform many of the tasks required in a typical networking employment setting and incorporates review questions at the end of each lab to reinforce understanding of the practicality and purpose of the activities. For ease of reference, the table of contents shows both the topic covered and the corresponding text- book chapter. Student Resources