Local Area Networks
An Introduction to the Technology
- 1st Edition - March 15, 1985
- Latest edition
- Author: John McNamara
- Language: English
This concise book provides an objective introduction to local area networks - how they work, what they do, and how you can benefit from them. It outlines the pros and cons of the… Read more
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Description
Description
This concise book provides an objective introduction to local area networks - how they work, what they do, and how you can benefit from them. It outlines the pros and cons of the most common configurations so you can evaluate them in light of your own needs. You'll also learn about network software, with special emphasis on the ISO layered model of communications protocols.
Readership
Readership
Those intereted in basics of LANS, Data communications
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction
2 Topologies and Access Methods
3 PBXs
4 Media
5 Physical Considerations
6 How Things Work
7 Operations and Maintenance
8 Protocols
9 Servers
10 Extending Local Area Networks
11 Administrative Considerations for Large Networks
12 Standards
Glossary
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 15, 1985
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
JM
John McNamara
Affiliations and expertise
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