networking for noobs

[HAVOC]

I know a little more than the average user when it comes to PC use and diagnosing problems. I can always learn more.
I'd like to start to learn about networking of which I know very little. Are there any books that cover the basics, such as what is an IP address and how office networks are setup (routers/firewalls/etc.)?

I cannot attend school at this time.

Thanks

 

[Jacee]

Start looking here: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (5th Edition): James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross: 9780136079675: Amazon.com: Books

 

[HAVOC]

Thanks for the link.

 

[DMHolt57]

A lot of free info to be had here... Networking Basics - Essential Concepts in Computer Networking

 

[HAVOC]

Thanks Holt, I found that link after a search on google.
I downloaded the free TCP/IP book from IBM.