Local Area Network and Metropolitan Area Network (6th Edition) (6th Edition)

Author: Stalin S
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The completely revised "Local Area Networks and Metropolitan Area Networks (Sixth Edition)" provides a comprehensive exploration of LAN/MAN technologies, emphasizing both fundamental principles and the importance of performance in designing LANs/MANs. The book also covers various high-speed and wireless LANs, QoS-related technologies, and network interconnection and wide-area networks. The book is divided into four parts:
Part 1 provides the necessary technical background, including a brief review of some key concepts in data communication and networks, as well as an introduction to protocols and the TCP/IP protocol stack.
Part 2 discusses general issues of LANs, covering commonly used topologies and transmission media in LAN implementation, LAN protocol architectures, and detailed content on LLC.
Part 3 is the focus of the book, introducing five types of related LANs, including Ethernet, Token Ring, FiberChannel LANs, Wireless LANs, and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) LANs.
Part 4 discusses issues related to LAN design, including LAN interconnection using bridges, internetworking, network management, and performance considerations.
This book is suitable for faculty and students in higher education institutions and professional. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of LAN/MAN technologies, emphasizing both fundamental principles and the importance of performance in designing LANs/MANs. It also covers various high-speed and wireless LANs, QoS-related technologies, and network interconnection and wide-area networks. The entire book is divided into four parts.