Your First Step into the world of Computer Networking Gain an understanding of internetworking basics with reader-friendly guidLearn on LAN, WAN, remote access, and security in the first Press book Cisco newbies must read Computer Networking first step is accessible, easily understood introduction to Internet language. This book is the perfect companion for non-technical users, whether they plan to continue their study of internetworking or simply need a basic understanding of concepts to help them at home or at work. Computer Networking First-Step assumes no previous knowledge of the network. Divided into six sections, this book provides an overview of each major component of modern networks, including network basics, Local Area Network (LAN), routing, addressing, Wide Area Network (WAN) and remote access, and finally, security .