LAN networking technology and practical training

Author: Zhang Pusheng
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book introduces LAN networking technologies, including relevant theoretical knowledge and hands-on training operations for LAN setup. The main content covers basic concepts of LANs, communication media, topologies, as well as networking and configuration. It includes the installation, connection, and configuration of switches and routers; the installation and configuration of Windows 2000 Server as a network application server; the installation, configuration, and common commands of the Red Hat Linux operating system, as well as building Linux networks using the Red Hat Linux 9.0 version. The book also discusses methods for connecting LANs to the Internet using modems, ISDN, ADSL, Cable Modem, as well as leveraging the built-in Internet Connection Sharing feature of Windows 2000 Server and accessing the Internet via proxy server software. Additionally, it covers LAN management, performance monitoring and optimization, security measures for servers and clients, methods and tools for diagnosing and troubleshooting LAN issues, as well as system maintenance and fault recovery for LANs. The book also explores the concepts, transmission media, topologies, IEEE 802.11 standards, and networking and configuration of wireless LANs. With its comprehensive and practical content, this book can serve as a textbook for computer application, computer communication, and network-related majors in higher vocational and technical colleges, or as a reference or training manual for professionals engaged in network engineering.