Fully revised throughout, this full-color, illustrated textbook covers the 2011 CompTIA Network+ exam Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Third Editionis the most effective, classroom-based test preparation package available, praised by many for its conversational style and real-world applicability. The new edition covers 2011 CompTIA Network+ exam topics, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting basic networking hardware, protocols, and services. The engaging, full-color design is illustrated throughout with photographs and graphics, and has a dynamic feel that supports the interactive learning elements. This textbook's pedagogy includes sidebar questions, critical-skill building activities, and end-of-chapter review and assessment. The textbook also comes with a student CD-ROM that provides self-assessment software with two full practice exams, a video introduction to CompTIA Network+ by Mike Meyers, an hour of video training from LearnKey, and tools and utilities for students to use in labs or on the job. Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Third Edition CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum-CAQC Authorized Includes student CD-ROM with two full practice exams, a video introduction to CompTIA Network+ by Mike Meyers, an hour of video training from LearnKey, and networking tools and utilities Offers ancillaries for adopting instructors, including: Online Learning Center for Instructors and Students, which includes Instructor's Guide, PowerPoint slides, and Test Bank software. LMS Cartridges available in EZ Test & Blackboard. Features series elements: -Try This! sidebars that encourage you to explore and practice on your own -Cross-Check sidebars that help you check your knowledge -Tech Tip sidebars that provide special inside knowledge from industry experts -Chapter Review sections with chapter summary organized by exam objective; key term list; vocabulary-building exercises; multiple-choice questions; case-study questions; and lab projects Covers all CompTIA Network+ exam objectives, including: Building a Network with the OSI Model; Cabling and Topology; Ethernet Basics; Modern Ethernet; Installing a Physical Network; TCP/IP Basics; Routing; TCP/IP Applications; Network Naming; Securing TCP/IP; Advanced Networking Devices; IPv6; Remote Connectivity; Network Troubleshooting; Wireless Networking; Protecting Your Network; Network Management