Visual Guide to Networking - Basics Index

This index of computer networking breaks down the basics of the topic into a series of visual exhibits that illustrate networks by example.

Exhibit 1 - A Simple Network

Exhibit 2 - Local Area Networks

Exhibit 3 - Wide Area Networks

Exhibit 4 - Wired Networks

Exhibit 5 - Wireless Networks

Exhibit 13 - The OSI Model

Coming Exhibits

Exhibit 6 - Network Adapters

Exhibit 7 - Routers

Exhibit 8 - Firewalls

Exhibit 9 - Protocols

Exhibit 10 - Peer-to-Peer Networks

Exhibit 11 - Client-Server Networks

Exhibit 12 - Virtual Private Networks

Exhibit 14 - Network Topologies

Exhibit 15 - Network Operating Systems