Network Interconnection Technology

Author: Gao Han
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book first introduces fundamental knowledge of computer networks, providing readers with a basic understanding. It then focuses on essential topics for network interconnection, such as network devices, network media, and network cabling, as well as the communication language used in network interconnection—TCP/IP protocol. The book also covers topics like local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), broadband technology, optical networks, and Windows networking technology. It provides a detailed explanation of network management and network security. At the end, the book uses practical examples to illustrate campus network planning, WAN routing techniques, wireless LAN sharing of the Internet, ADSL routing functions, the implementation of software routers, and network security configuration. The content on network interconnection technology is highly complex, with new technologies constantly emerging and network devices being updated regularly. This book adheres to the principles of simplicity and practicality, focusing on currently popular network interconnection technologies. It can serve as a textbook for network majors, information majors, and other computer-related disciplines in various colleges and universities, as well as a reference book for network engineering technicians.