try these articles.... http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/index.htm
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/idg4/index.htm they should be able to get you going... > -----Original Message----- > From: Hubert Pun [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 7:21 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Books for Introduction to networking [7:66849] > > > Hi, > > Is there any good book for non-technical manager about intro > to networking > (or network 101)? > > I have tried to search around and come across two books. > > Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials II: Network > Operating Systems > Companion Guide > > http://www.ciscopress.com/isapi/st~{83B5FF0E-06C7-4A59-B7F4-61 B7A6B1566C}/session_id~{8F92035A-5279-4756-AE28-2676C8AB5BF8}/product_id~{66 B1B7AF-7587-4FD1-8D82-FDB7976BD71F}/catalog/product.asp Internet Architecture: An Introduction to IP Protocols http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0130199060/qid=1049468836/sr=1 -9/ref=sr_1_9/002-1652755-1832040?v=glance&s=books The "Internetwork Technology Handbook" that is too cisco oriented and also one step too far. What I am looking for is some books that talks about OSI 7 layers, what router is for, what switches is for and so on Thanks in advance for any suggestion. _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66863&t=66849 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]