Guide to TCP/IP: IPv6 and IPv4

Presents all the basic networking technology and terminology relevant to building and maintaining TCP/IP-based networks in a clear and easy-to-understand format.

New Hands-On Projects and Case Projects align closely to the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst (WCNA) and CompTIA Network+ exam objectives.

Demonstrates open source protocol analyzers, including the operation and message sequences for all key data-link, network, and transport layer protocols.

Illustrates how to use a protocol analyzer and common IP software tools to document and troubleshoot a TCP/IP network, including basic addressing and setup, connectivity and communications, name resolution, and fundamental network services.

Surveys real-time, IP-based protocols and services including Voice over IP (VoIP) and Instant Messaging (IM) applications, with an overview of the protocols, services, and common message sequences involved.

Hands-On Project and Case Projects take students through real-world scenarios and help them apply knowledge gained from reading each chapter.

MindTap is a personalized teaching experience with relevant assignments that guide students to analyze, apply, and improve thinking, allowing you to measure skills and outcomes with ease.

Two new chapters on “Troubleshooting TCP/IP” and “TCP/IP Best Practices and Practical Applications” – available in MindTap only!

Updated coverage on current threats and vulnerabilities and how to defend against them is presented in Chapter 12, “Securing TCP/IP Environments.”

The IPv6 Essential Cheat Sheet is available on the inside cover of the book as well as on the instructor companion site.