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Client Devices

Client devices are very important to converged networks because they are the reason the network exists. Having a network without any end-user devices is like having a heart and brain without a body. Real work is accomplished using client devices that communicate on and with the infrastructure devices. In this chapter, you will learn about the various client devices used on converged networks. Starting with an overview of common client convergence devices, you will move on to learn about special wireless devices and presencing capabilities in modern VoIP networks. Technical professionals know that an understanding of the operating systems that they must support is also important; therefore, a review of common PC operating systems and their ....