Readers master the technical skills and industry know-how required to begin an exciting career installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks with the completely updated NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS, 7E. Readers prepare for success on CompTIA’s Network+ N10-006 certification exam with fully mapped coverage of all objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, and troubleshooting. New interactive features cater to the "grazing" reader, making essential information easily accessible and helping learners visualize high-level concepts. This edition introduces the latest developing technology with a fresh, logical organization. New OSI layer icons visually link concepts and the OSI model. New and updated "On the Job" stories, Applying Concepts activities, Hands-On and Case Projects encourage further exploration of chapter concepts. This edition’s emphasis on real-world problem solving provides the tools to succeed in any computing environment.