Spoiler: there isn’t just one network definition. Learn everything you need to assess various network types, topologies, and architectures. The simple network definition: a system that links ...

At some point, every administrator will need to diagram a network. For some, it’s their primary duty — and they tend to rely on powerful, expensive tools like Microsoft Visio.

Windows XP SP2 makes connecting to a wireless network a simple task. Just select the SSID from the list, and connect. If it is an encrypted signal, you&'ll be prompted for the key.