Question Networking for dummies

[VinnieG]

What’s the best book for a starter to learn networking

 

[punkncat]

What aspect of networking? That is a pretty large question.

 

[Math Geek]

yah it is. are you thinking about specific certs? that would help narrow down what you need to start with.

 

[VinnieG]

Just basic networking. Setting up a small network. The nomenclature. Pinging IP addresses. Modems. Routers. Port forwarding. Does this narrow it down. ?

 

[Math Geek]

your title is pretty ironic. as the true networking for dummies book is pretty good for the basics and it gets into troubleshooting and other topics as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Networking-Dummies-Computers-Doug-Lowe/dp/1119175828

i'd start there. i actually have this book and it has helped me get deeper into networking. its a good start for sure. i used it as a reference when working on the network+ cert. i of course had the proper book but this was easier to read for certain information.