Chapter Summary
When you experience connectivity problems in a TCP/IP network, start at the top of the stack and work your way down to the physical layer using the tools described in this chapter.Troubleshooting might seem like an advanced topic for someone just starting to learn TCP/IP. By following a systematic step-by-step approach, you can become more proficient with directly using TCP/IP and simultaneously grow in your mastery of TCP/IP and networking. In doing so, you can become what network engineers dream about: a well-informed and self-sufficient user!