“…Focusing on the physical layer, Networking Fundamentals provides essential information on networking technologies that are used in both wired and wireless networks designed for local area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs). …”

“…This book analyzes the latest trends and issues about intrusion detection systems in computer networks and systems. It examines wired, wireless, and mobile networks; next-generation converged networks; and intrusion in social networks. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Virtual Desktop -- Authentication and Authorization Considerations -- In-Band vs Out-of-Band Management -- REVIEW -- 44 QUESTIONS -- 44 ANSWERS -- Objective 45 Explain the importance of physical security -- Detection Methods -- Camera -- Motion Detection -- Asset Tags -- Tamper Detection -- Prevention Methods -- Employee Training -- Access Control Hardware -- Locking Racks, Locking Cabinets -- Access Control Vestibule (Previously Known as a Mantrap) -- Smart Lockers -- Asset Disposal -- Factory Reset/Wipe Configuration -- Sanitize Devices for Disposal -- REVIEW -- 45 QUESTIONS -- 45 ANSWERS -- 00-FMindd 23 22/04/22 11:12 AM -- xxiv Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport -- Passport_2019 / Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+" Certification Passport / Weissman / 896-3 / FM -- 50 Network Troubleshooting -- Objective 51 Explain the network troubleshooting methodology -- Identify the Problem -- Gather Information -- Question Users -- Identify Symptoms -- Determine if Anything Has Changed -- Duplicate the Problem, if Possible -- Approach Multiple Problems Individually -- Establish a Theory of Probable Cause -- Question the Obvious -- Consider Multiple Approaches -- Test the Theory to Determine the Cause -- If the Theory Is Confirmed, Determine the Next Steps -- to Resolve the Problem -- If the Theory Is Not Confirmed, Reestablish a New Theory or Escalate -- Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Identify -- Potential Effects -- Implement the Solution or Escalate As Necessary -- Verify Full System Functionality and, if Applicable, Implement -- Preventive Measures -- Document Findings, Actions, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned -- REVIEW -- 51 QUESTIONS -- 51 ANSWERS -- Objective 52 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable -- connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools -- Specifications and Limitations -- Throughput -- Speed -- Distance -- Cable Considerations -- Shielded and Unshielded -- Plenum and Riser-Rated -- Cable Application -- Rollover Cable/Console Cable -- Crossover Cable -- Power over Ethernet -- Common Issues -- Attenuation -- Interference -- 00-FMindd 24 22/04/22 11:12 AM -- Contents -- Passport_2019 / Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+" Certification Passport / Weissman / 896-3 / FM -- Decibel (dB) Loss -- Incorrect Pinout -- Bad Ports -- Open/Short -- Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Status Indicators -- Incorrect Transceivers -- Duplexing Issues -- Transmit and Receive (TX/RX) Reversed -- Dirty Optical Cables -- Common Tools -- Cable Crimper -- Punchdown Tool -- Tone Generator -- Loopback Adapter -- Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) -- Multimeter -- Cable Tester -- Wire Map -- Tap -- Fusion Splicers -- Spectrum Analyzers -- Snips/Cutters -- Cable Stripper -- Fiber Light Meter -- REVIEW -- 52 QUESTIONS -- 52 ANSWERS -- Objective 53 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network -- software tools and commands…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Crossover Basics -- What a Crossover Does -- Why a Crossover Is Necessary -- Beaming and Lobing -- Passive Crossovers -- Active Crossover Applications -- Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring -- Loudspeaker Cables -- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Active Crossovers -- The Advantages of Active Crossovers -- Some Illusory Advantages of Active Crossovers -- The Disadvantages of Active Crossovers -- The Next Step in Hi-Fi -- Active Crossover Systems -- Matching Crossovers and Loudspeakers -- A Modest Proposal: Popularising Active Crossovers -- Multi-Way Connectors -- Subjectivism -- Chapter 2: How Loudspeakers Work -- Sealed-Box Loudspeakers -- Reflex (Ported) Loudspeakers -- Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) Loudspeakers -- Transmission Line Loudspeakers -- Horn Loudspeakers -- Electrostatic Loudspeakers -- Ribbon Loudspeakers -- Electromagnetic Planar Loudspeakers -- Air-Motion Transformers -- Plasma Arc Loudspeakers -- The Rotary Woofer -- MTM Tweeter-Mid Configurations (d'Appolito) -- Vertical Line Arrays -- Line Array Amplitude Tapering -- Line Array Frequency Tapering -- CBT Line Arrays -- Diffraction -- Sound Absorption in Air -- Modulation Distortion -- Drive Unit Distortion -- Doppler Distortion -- Further Reading on Loudspeaker Design -- Chapter 3: Crossover Requirements -- General Crossover Requirements -- 1 Adequate Flatness of Summed Amplitude/Frequency Response On-Axis -- 2 Sufficiently Steep Roll-Off Slopes Between the Filter Outputs -- 3 Acceptable Polar Response -- 4 Acceptable Phase Response -- 5 Acceptable Group Delay Behaviour -- Further Requirements for Active Crossovers -- 1 Negligible Extra Noise -- 2 Negligible Impairment of System Headroom -- 3 Negligible Extra Distortion -- 4 Negligible Impairment of Frequency Response…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Front Cover -- Communications for Control in Cyber Physical Systems: Theory, Design and Applications in Smart Grids -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Biography -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction to cyber physical systems -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Elements of a CPS -- Dynamics of CPS -- Linear time-invariant systems -- Observation model -- Feedback control -- 1.2.1 Communications for CPSs: Theoretical Studies -- Communication requirements -- Impact of communications on control -- Communication design -- 1.2.2 Communications for CPS: Industrial Systems -- 1.3 What is included and what is missing -- 1.3.1 Content -- 1.3.2 Missing Topics -- Chapter 2: Basics of communications -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Information Measures -- 2.2.1 Shannon Entropy -- 2.2.2 Mutual Information -- 2.3 Communication channels -- 2.3.1 Typical Channels -- 2.3.2 Mathematical Model of Channels -- 2.3.3 Channel Capacity -- 2.4 Source Coding -- 2.4.1 Lossless Source Coding -- 2.4.2 Lossy Source Coding -- 2.5 Modulation and coding -- 2.5.1 Channel Coding -- Error detection coding -- Error correction coding -- 2.5.2 Modulation -- 2.6 Networking -- 2.6.1 Graph Representation -- 2.6.2 Layered Structure -- 2.6.3 Cross-Layer Design -- 2.6.4 MAC Layer -- Multiple access schemes -- Scheduling -- 2.6.5 Network Layer -- 2.6.6 Transport Layer -- 2.7 Typical communication systems -- 2.7.1 Wired Networks -- 2.7.2 Wireless Networks -- 2.8 Conclusions -- Chapter 3: Basics of control -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Modeling of controlled dynamical systems -- 3.2.1 Continuous-Time Case -- Dynamics evolution -- Linear time-invariant systems -- Observation model -- Feedback control -- 3.2.2 Discrete-Time Case -- 3.2.3 Discrete or Hybrid Dynamical Systems -- 3.3 Observability and controllability -- 3.3.1 Observability -- 3.3.2 Controllability…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Network Hardware: -- Reviewing the network configuration -- Setting up a gateway -- Network Connection: -- Connecting to a wired network -- Connecting to a wireless network -- Connecting to a hidden Wi-Fi network -- Checking the network type -- Resetting the network type -- Disconnecting from a network -- Forgetting a Wi-Fi connection -- On The Network: -- Accessing a network folder -- Mapping a network drive -- Sharing a folder -- Accessing shared media -- Activating media sharing on your PC --…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…5.1 What to Expect from this Chapter -- 5.2 Introduction -- 5.3 Effectiveness Criteria, Figures of Merit, Metrics, and Predictions -- 5.3.1 Review -- 5.3.2 Example -- 5.3.3 Reliability Predictions -- 5.4 Statistical Comparison Overview -- 5.4.1 Quality of Knowledge -- 5.4.2 Three Comparisons -- 5.4.3 Count Data from Aggregates of Systems -- 5.4.4 Environmental Conditions -- 5.5 Statistical Comparison Techniques -- 5.5.1 Duration Requirements -- 5.5.2 Count Requirements -- 5.6 Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System -- 5.7 Reliability Testing -- 5.7.1 Component Life Testing -- 5.7.2 Reliability Growth Testing -- 5.7.3 Software Reliability Modeling -- 5.8 Best Practices in Reliability Requirements Comparisons -- 5.8.1 Track Achievement of Reliability Requirements -- 5.8.2 Institute a FRACAS -- 5.9 Chapter Summary -- 5.10 Exercises -- References -- Chapter 6 Design for Reliability -- 6.1 What to Expect from this Chapter -- 6.2 Introduction -- 6.3 Techniques for Reliability Assessment -- 6.3.1 Quantitative Reliability Modeling -- 6.3.2 Reliability Testing -- 6.4 The Design for Reliability Process -- 6.4.1 Information Sources -- 6.5 Hardware Design for Reliability -- 6.5.1 Printed Wiring Boards -- 6.5.2 Design for Reliability in Complex Systems -- 6.6 Qualitative Design for Reliability Techniques -- 6.6.1 Fault Tree Analysis -- 6.6.2 Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis -- 6.7 Design for Reliability for Software Products -- 6.8 Robust Design -- 6.9 Design for Reliability Best Practices for Systems Engineers -- 6.9.1 Reliability Requirements -- 6.9.2 Reliability Assessment -- 6.9.3 Reliability Testing -- 6.9.4 DFR Practices -- 6.10 Software Resources -- 6.11 Chapter Summary -- 6.12 Exercises -- References -- Chapter 7 Reliability Engineering for High-Consequence Systems -- 7.1 What to Expect from this Chapter…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…9.2.3 Review of Current Solutions -- 9.2.4 Current Treatment -- 9.3 Technology -- 9.3.1 Touchless User Interface -- 9.3.2 IR Sensor Working Principle -- 9.4 IoT Sensors and Board -- 9.4.1 Arduino UNO Board -- 9.4.2 Arduino USB Cable -- 9.4.3 Pulse Rate Sensor -- 9.4.4 IR Sensor -- 9.4.5 Temperature Sensors -- 9.4.6 Proximity Sensors -- 9.4.7 Pressure Sensors -- 9.4.8 LCD Display -- 9.4.9 Relay -- 9.4.10 Power Supply -- 9.4.11 Jumping Wires -- 9.5 Use of IoT in COVID-19 Prevention -- 9.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Role of Satellites in Agriculture -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Processing Satellite Images -- 10.3 Product Levels of Satellite Remote Sensing Data -- 10.3.1 A Brief Discussion and Review of Analysis Techniques -- 10.3.2 Machine Learning -- 10.3.3 Deep Learning -- 10.4 Future Challenges -- 10.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Search Engine Evaluation Methodology -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Performance Evaluation Forum -- 11.2.1 Text Retrieval Conference -- 11.2.2 Text Retrieval Conference Tracks -- 11.3 Search Engine Evaluation Parameters -- 11.3.1 Precision -- 11.3.2 Recall -- 11.3.3 Problems with Precision and Recall -- 11.3.4 Discounted Cumulative Gain -- 11.3.5 Normalized DCG -- 11.3.6 Click-Through -- 11.3.7 Eye Tracking -- 11.3.8 Coverage -- 11.3.9 Response Time -- 11.4 Factors Affecting Search Engines -- 11.4.1 Evaluation -- 11.4.2 Query Formulation -- 11.4.3 User Feedback to a Web Page -- 11.4.4 W3 Rules -- 11.4.5 Web Developers' Fake Techniques -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 Synthesis and Analysis of Digital IIR Filters for Denoising ECG Signal on FPGA -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Literature Survey -- 12.3 Methods and Materials -- 12.3.1 Conversion of MATLAB Code into Verilog HDL -- 12.3.2 Synthesis of Digital Filters on FPGA -- 12.4 Results and Discussion -- 12.4.1 Butterworth Filter…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Creating a Windows network -- Creating or joining a network -- Planning your network -- Choosing a network and cabling system -- Additional networking functions -- Installing network adapters -- Installing network wiring -- Installing a wireless network -- Configuring a peer-to-peer network -- Joining a Windows domain network -- Checking out the neighborhood -- Bridging two network types -- 18. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Measuring Young's modulus for copper or steel wires, etc. by the loading and unloading methods -- 20.2 ♣ Beam deflection - Euler-Bernoulli theory -- 20.2.1 ♣ Beam deflection -- 20.2.2 Light cantilever supporting a weight -- 20.2.3 Cantilever subjected to bending by its own weight -- 20.3 ♣ Vibrations of a cantilever beam -- 20.3.1 ♣ Vibrations of a cantilever beam -- 20.3.2 ♣ Vibrations of a bar with both ends free -- 20.3.3 Project 52. …”

“…Now with more research and case studies for a wired workforce…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface Second Edition -- Preface First Edition -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Processing of Information in the Human Visual System -- 1.1 Preface -- 1.2 Design and Structure of the Eye -- 1.3 Optical Aberrations and Consequences for Visual Performance -- 1.4 Chromatic Aberration -- 1.5 Neural Adaptation to Monochromatic Aberrations -- 1.6 Optimizing Retinal Processing with Limited Cell Numbers, Space, and Energy -- 1.7 Adaptation to Different Light Levels -- 1.8 Rod and Cone Responses -- 1.9 Spiking and Coding -- 1.10 Temporal and Spatial Performance -- 1.11 ON/OFF Structure, Division of the Whole Illuminance Amplitude -- 1.12 Consequences of the Rod and Cone Diversity on Retinal Wiring -- 1.13 Motion Sensitivity in the Retina -- 1.14 Visual Information Processing in Higher Centers -- 1.14.1 Morphology -- 1.14.2 Functional Aspects - Receptive Field Structures and Cortical Modules -- 1.15 Effects of Attention -- 1.16 Color Vision, Color Constancy, and Color Contrast -- 1.17 Depth Perception -- 1.18 Adaptation in the Visual System to Color, Spatial, and Temporal Contrast -- 1.19 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 2 Introduction to Building a Machine Vision Inspection -- 2.1 Preface -- 2.2 Specifying a Machine Vision System -- 2.2.1 Task and Benefit -- 2.2.2 Parts -- 2.2.3 Part Presentation -- 2.2.4 Performance Requirements -- 2.2.5 Information Interfaces -- 2.2.6 Installation Space -- 2.2.7 Environment -- 2.2.8 Checklist -- 2.3 Designing a Machine Vision System -- 2.3.1 Camera Type -- 2.3.2 Field of View -- 2.3.3 Resolution -- 2.3.4 Choice of Camera, Frame Grabber, and Hardware Platform -- 2.3.5 Lens Design -- 2.3.6 Choice of Illumination -- 2.3.7 Mechanical Design -- 2.3.8 Electrical Design -- 2.3.9 Software -- 2.4 Costs -- 2.5 Words on Project Realization…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Circuits -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Basic Circuit -- 4.3 Resistors -- 4.4 Resistivity (Specific Resistance) -- 4.5 Types of Resistors -- 4.5.1 Fixed Resistors -- 4.5.2 Carbon-composition Resistors -- 4.5.3 Film-type Resistors -- 4.5.4 Wire-wound Resistors -- 4.6 Resistor Tolerance and Wattage -- 4.7 Ohm's Law -- 4.8 Lumped Resistance and Distributed Resistance -- 4.9 Leakage Resistance -- 4.10 Temperature Coefficient of Resistance -- 4.11 Zero Ohm Resistors -- 4.12 Chip Resistors -- 4.13 Resistor Networks -- 4.14 Simulated Resistors -- 4.15 Adjustable Resistors -- 4.16 Variable Resistors -- 4.17 Types of Electric Circuits -- 4.18 Resistances in Series -- 4.19 Voltage Division Formula…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- 3.1.2 Long-term Goals - Short-term Actions and Transitions -- 3.1.3 The Cradle to Cradle Principles -- 3.1.4 Complementary Metabolisms -- 3.2 Product Certification Program Overview -- 3.2.1 Certification Levels -- 3.2.2 Program Categories -- 3.2.3 The Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Marks -- 3.3 Product Certification Overview -- 3.3.1 Scope -- 3.3.2 Continuous Improvement and Optimization -- 3.3.3 Material Health -- 3.3.4 Material Reutilization -- 3.3.5 Renewable Energy and Carbon Management -- 3.3.6 Water Stewardship -- 3.3.7 Social Fairness -- 3.3.8 Certification Program Summary -- Notes and References -- China's Implementation of Alternatives Assessment in the Building Industry: GIGA -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 China Context -- 4.2.1 Health -- 4.2.2 Barriers to Health -- 4.3 Resurgence of Health -- 4.3.1 Trust as a Catalyst -- 4.3.2 Wealth as a Catalyst -- 4.3.3 Access to Information as a Catalyst -- 4.4 Social Media and the Rebuilding of Trust -- 4.4.1 Perfect Storm of Change -- 4.5 Minimization Versus Regeneration in China -- 4.5.1 Regenerative Chemistry -- 4.6 GIGA (Green Ideas, Green Actions) -- 4.6.1 GIGA: the User's Perspective -- 4.6.2 GIGA: Green Algorithm -- 4.6.3 GIGA: Unpacking Alternatives Assessment -- 4.7 Impact: Process -- 4.8 Alternatives Assessment at Scale -- 4.9 Conclusion -- References -- A Collaborative Industry and University Alternative Assessment of Plasticizers for Wire and Cable -- 5.1 Background -- 5.2 Project Workplan -- 5.3 Selection of a Chemical/Chemical Class of Concern and Application -- 5.4 Pilot Project Team Formation -- 5.5 Screening Against the Red List…”