LAN Tutorial

Author: Chen Ming
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Local area networks (LANs) are among the earliest and more mature technologies. Therefore, learning LAN technology is essential. This book provides a detailed tutorial on LAN technology. Around the turn of the 21st century, computer networks experienced rapid development, progressing from LANs, WANs to the Internet. LANs are not only among the earliest and more mature technologies but also the foundation for WANs and the Internet. This book offers a detailed tutorial on LAN technology. The main content covers data communication fundamentals, LAN physical media, network architecture, classic Ethernet and high-speed Ethernet, FDDI and ATM, fiber channel technology, wireless LANs, metropolitan area networks, network operating systems, network security, and network applications, among others.