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• Introduction
• Introduction to networking
• Networking with Linux
• Wireless: this section has moved to our new Wireless page
• General

Introduction

The term "computer network" can refer to anything from two computers connected together, to large-scale Local Area Networks (LANs), to the Internet itself - the "network of networks." Networks can help organizations work collaboratively by sharing information, and can also facilitate the sharing of resources such as printers.

This ItrainOnline page offers a small collection of links to resources which we think will be of particular use to NGOs and the development community. A good starting point for learning about computer networking basics is TechSoup's Computer Networks section.

CTC Apprenticeship Toolkit Trainer's Manual

Developed by: TechSoup/Compumentor
Type of resource: PDF file
Target audience: General, Trainers
Cost: Free access

The Toolkit is designed for Community Technology Centres interested in teaching their students desktop support and basic systems administration tasks required for managing a lab. It does not include all that needs to be known about all of the tasks related to systems administration, but provides a solid foundation of best practices in this area.

Dhttp://www.techsoup.org/products/downloads/apprent
ice_tm_091802.pdf

Sharing the Information: Networking Basics for Non-Profits

Developed by: onPhilanthropy
Type of resource: Web article
Target audience: General
Cost: Free access

Brief overview of basic terms and concepts.

Dhttp://www.onphilanthropy.com/site/News2?news_iv_c
trl=0&cmd=articles&page=NewsArticle&id=5339&start=
39

Ultimate Guide to Networking

Developed by: HardwareCentral
Type of resource: Web-based tutorials
Target audience: General
Cost: Free access

Introduction to networking, including local area networks, standard hubs, bridges, routers and switches.

Dhttp://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/tut
orials/158/1/

Using Technology to the Fullest

Developed by: Nonprofit Helpdesk
Type of resource: PDF
Target audience: General
Cost: Free access

Short, basic introduction to the possibilities of networks for nonprofits.

Dhttp://www.coney-island.org/taupdate/TA7.pdf

Computer Networking - General

Bandwidth optimisation training resources

Developed by: INASP
Type of resource: Web site
Target audience: General, Trainers
Cost: Free access

Briefing packs, workshop materials and information resources on bandwidth optimisation.

Dhttp://www.inasp.info/training/bandwidth/briefing.
html

Planning a network installation

Developed by: Lasa Information Systems Team
Type of resource: Web guide
Target audience: General
Cost: Free access

"This article provides practical advice to help address the needs of organisations that have a network and are in the process of upgrading it. The article should also be useful to organisations installing a network for the first time."

Dhttp://www.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk/planningnetw
orkinstallation