
Local Area Networks
An Introduction to the Technology
- 1st Edition - March 15, 1985
- Imprint: Digital Press
- Author: John McNamara
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 9 3 2 3 7 6 - 7 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 9 7 2 3 - 1
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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Request a sales quoteThis 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.
Those intereted in basics of LANS, Data communications
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
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 15, 1985
- Imprint: Digital Press
- No. of pages: 165
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780932376794
- eBook ISBN: 9781483297231
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