Network Interconnection Devices: 7th Edition

Author: [USA] Reed
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Internet is much more complex than a segmented local area network (LAN), as it includes all types of networks, from segmented office LANs designed for efficiency to the global Internet. Local internetworks connect two or more geographically adjacent LANs, such as all the LANs within an office building. Wide-area internetworks connect networks that are geographically distant, possibly located in different cities. Enterprise-level internetworks may connect multiple LANs and wide-area networks located in different states or countries. Despite their many differences, the fundamental principles of operation for these networks are completely consistent. This course will introduce these principles and explore how to combine a limited number of devices to create numerous different network interconnection solutions. This book is the 6th volume in the "Network Engineer Education Series," introducing various network interconnection devices and methods for network management and design using these devices. The book is divided into 7 chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the OSI model layers and introduces Layer 1 devices; Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 respectively cover Layer 2 devices, Layer 3 devices, routing table protocols, and virtual LANs; Chapter 6 explains the working process of network management systems and introduces common network management methods; Chapter 7 elaborates on how to use network interconnection devices for network design. This book is the designated reference material for the National Network Technology Level Examination and is suitable for network technicians and network administrators. It can also be used as a teaching and reference resource for faculty and students in relevant fields at higher education institutions.