Packet Guide to Core Network Protocols

Take an in-depth tour of core Internet protocols and learn how they work together to move data packets from one network to another. With this concise book, you’ll delve into the aspects of each protocol, including operation basics and security risks, and learn the function of network hardware such as switches and routers.

Ideal for beginning network engineers, each chapter in this book includes a set of review questions, as well as practical, hands-on lab exercises.