This document provides instructions on building a simple computer network. It describes how networking works from host-to-host communication using the OSI model. It defines the components of a network including hardware, software, end devices, and intermediary devices. It also discusses network structures such as local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), Ethernet standards, and the roles of hubs and switches. The document concludes with an overview of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System used to configure and manage Cisco networking devices.