newbies 1st post

[b_miami]

Hello all!

I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks now and I finally registered here after deciding between this forum and a couple others.

After finding a couple of interesting threads, I would really like to learn about networking. Anyone have any tips on books regarding basic/advanced networking?

Thanks. :sneaky:

 

[Martin Wilson]

Why do you want to learn it? Do you want to base a career out of it?

If you are a total network & IT virgin, I would start off with CompTIA N+:

http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/network.aspx

If you know some of the basics and have a little IT background, then have a look at Cisco CCNA:

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html

 

[VulgarDisplay]

Network + wouldn't be a bad way to learn the basics.

 

[b_miami]

Why do you want to learn it? Do you want to base a career out of it?

If you are a total network & IT virgin, I would start off with CompTIA N+:

http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/network.aspx

If you know some of the basics and have a little IT background, then have a look at Cisco CCNA:

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html

Yes. I am completely dumb when it comes to IT. :thumbsdown:

The only things I could actually manage to do is fixing up my LAN at home. And sometimes I even struggle while attempting to do so.

I don't know about a career but, hopefully yes if I actually start appreciating it.

 

[b_miami]

Thanks for the replies

NVM. I got it.

 

[TechVill]

Network + is good for newbies. Im a newbie too and i'm starting with it! good luck and have fun!