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Ask HN: What should i read to learn about Networks?

3 points by redxblood 13y ago

So my question comes from the fact that yesterday, trying to install my router manually as i moved, i basically couldn't. There were too many things i just don't understand. Eg: DNS, MAC adress, Subnet Masks, Ip address, etc So i know that it's a very extensive list of things to learn, but i have the time. What should i read / page would you recommend?

runjake 13y ago
Some recommended options: - Wikipedia - TCP/IP Networking by O'Reilly (a bit long in the tooth now, but still relevant and gentle) - Network Warrior by O'Reilly (more focused on Cisco administration, but the author is good at breaking things down) - TCP/IP Illustrated by WR Stevens (a deep dive down the rabbit hole)
- redxblood 13y ago
  Sorry, what's the difference bretween Cisco and um, non cisco i guess?
  - runjake 13y ago
    It mostly deals with how to configure VLANs and IP routing on a Cisco device. But the book also covers theory well and pretty thoroughly.
    - redxblood 13y ago
      Thanks a lot! I'll be sure to read them. :)
2close4comfort 13y ago
To add one more to the list Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide: Field Tested Solutions for Everyday Problems by Neal Allen
jlgaddis 13y ago
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/CCNA_Certification http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/CCNA_Certification It's (obviously) Cisco-centric, but networking isn't.