Wide Area Network Made Easy

Author: Lü Junfeng
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book uses concise and clear language to comprehensively and systematically introduce wide area network (WAN) technology and its practical applications through easy-to-understand explanations. The content is divided into two main parts: Theory and Application. The Theory part primarily covers the fundamental theories related to WAN technology, including basic network and communication knowledge, WAN data transmission methods, WAN protocols, and new technologies in WAN IP backbone networks. The Application part focuses on the steps for setting up a WAN, including network planning, equipment selection, access technologies, router configuration techniques, as well as methods for network fault troubleshooting and testing. This book can serve as an introductory textbook for readers who have basic knowledge of computer networks to further study WAN technology. It can also be used as a reference book for medium-sized enterprises to implement cross-regional networking applications. Additionally, it is suitable as a teaching material for vocational colleges, higher vocational colleges, various training classes, and as supplementary teaching material for university-level computer network courses.