Local Area Network Setup, Application, and Maintenance Practical Tutorial

Author: Luo Xinjing, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features:
· Starts from scratch, explaining fundamental theories of local area networks (LANs)
· Gradually progresses, introducing LAN setup methods from planning, selection, and connection
· Easy to understand, using a Q&A format to explain LAN maintenance methods
· Clear objectives, highlighting key teaching points and difficulties in each chapter
This book is a basic introductory guide on LAN setup, application, and maintenance. It is divided into 13 chapters, covering four parts: fundamentals, LAN setup, LAN applications, and LAN maintenance. The book addresses popular LAN types such as home networks, dormitory networks, internet cafes, and office networks, providing detailed introductions on network planning, equipment selection, hardware connections, and network configuration and testing.
For daily LAN applications like file sharing, internet sharing, network security, and management, the book offers comprehensive explanations on software selection, environment setup, and specific configurations, accompanied by illustrated step-by-step guides. Additionally, it introduces the use of common network testing tools and provides in-depth analysis of typical faults that may occur during LAN application, along with corresponding solutions.
Target Audience: Network administrators involved in LAN setup and maintenance, as well as students from vocational and technical schools, relevant disciplines, and various social training programs.