Local Area Networks
Including Internetworking and Interconnections with WANs
Published in August 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-873981-33-7 (ISBN)
Description
Aiming to provide the course text for the networking element required by most degree and Higher National courses in computing, this book is accompanied by a free Lecturers' Supplement. Material on the important issues of internetworking are included, together with a framework for understanding key concepts in local area networks.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-873981-33-7 (9781873981337)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Fundamentals - topologies, signalling, switching technologies, error detection and correction, media; standards - OSI standards, 7-layer model; LAN signalling and access - Baseband, Broadband, Carrierband, P-persistent, CSMA, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, Token Ring, Token Bus, Slotted Ring; popular LANs - IEEE 802.3, 802.4, 802-5, 802.6, 802.11, FDDI; interconnection - repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, brouters, public networks; interoperability - protocol suites, application software, operating systems; performance - throughput, tradeoffs, reliability; network products - commercial products (Starlan, Arcnet, Appletalk, Ethernet, Token Ring); installation and management issues - installation tips, test tools, diagnostic aids, management.