Local Area Network Construction for Beginners: A Quick Guide

Author: Huang Jian
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is written from the perspective of beginners, introducing readers to the common knowledge of setting up computer local area networks. It systematically and detailedly explains the methods and techniques for establishing local networks. The book uses numerous networking examples and practical network applications to introduce in an easy-to-understand manner the methods for building networks, enhancing network functionality, and maintaining networks. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that interconnects computers within a limited area, typically a small range. This book serves as a practical guide for setting up computer local area networks, systematically and detailedly explaining the methods and techniques for establishing local networks. Using numerous networking examples and practical network applications, it introduces in an easy-to-understand manner the methods for building networks, enhancing network functionality, and maintaining networks. This book can be used as a reference for computer enthusiasts learning to set up local networks, and can also provide guidance for ordinary home users to build their own home networks.