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Lab 12.33 Performance and Reliability in Windows 7 ....................................... 685
Lab 12.34 Installing and Using Remote Desktop in
Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 686
Lab 12.35 Windows 7 Remote Desktop ................................................................. 688
Lab 12.36 Windows 7 Task Scheduler .................................................................. 689
Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 691
Chapter 13: Internet Connectivity ............................................................................................695
Internet Connectivity Overview .............................................................................................. 696
Modems Overview ....................................................................................................................... 696
Serial Communication Overview ............................................................................................ 697
How to Configure Serial Ports and Devices ......................................................................... 698
56Kbps Modems .......................................................................................................................... 701
Fax Modems ................................................................................................................................. 702
Digital Modems and ISDN ........................................................................................................ 702
VoIP ............................................................................................................................................... 703
Cable Modems ............................................................................................................................. 704
xDSL Modems .............................................................................................................................. 706
Troubleshooting Cable and DSL Modems ............................................................................ 708
Satellite Modems ........................................................................................................................ 709
Modem Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................. 709
Mobile Connectivity ................................................................................................................... 709
Web Browsers .............................................................................................................................. 711
Soft Skills—Mentoring ............................................................................................................. 713
Chapter Summary ...................................................................................................................... 714
Key Terms .................................................................................................................................... 714
Review Questions ....................................................................................................................... 714
Exercises ....................................................................................................................................... 716
Lab 13.1 Exploring Serial Devices in Windows XP ............................................ 716
Lab 13.2 Exploring Serial Devices in Windows Vista/7 ..................................... 717
Lab 13.3 Windows XP Direct Cable Connection ................................................. 718
Lab 13.4 Internal and External Modem Installation .......................................... 719
Lab 13.5 Introduction to Internet Explorer Configuration ............................. 723
Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 724
Chapter 14: Introduction to Networking ............................................................................... 727
Networking Overview ................................................................................................................ 728
Types of Local Area Networks ................................................................................................. 729
Network Topologies ................................................................................................................... 732
Network Media Overview .......................................................................................................... 734
Copper Media ............................................................................................................................... 734
Fiber Media .................................................................................................................................. 737
Protecting Your Network and Cable Investment ................................................................ 738
Ethernet Issues and Concepts ................................................................................................. 741
Network Standards ..................................................................................................................... 742
The OSI Model ............................................................................................................................ 743
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