Description |
1 online resource (xix, 589 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Introduction to Networking Concepts -- Wide Area Networks -- Computer-Communications Evolution -- Remote Batch Transmission -- IBM 3270 Information Display System -- Network Construction -- Network Characteristics -- Local Area Networks -- Comparison to WANs -- Technological Characteristics -- Transmission Medium -- Access Method -- Why Ethernet -- Networking Standards -- National Standards Organizations -- International Standards Organizations -- The ISO Reference Model -- Layered Architecture -- OSI Layers -- Data Flow -- IEEE 802 Standards -- 802 Committees -- Data Link Subdivision -- Internet Standards -- RFC Evolution -- Types and Submission -- Obtaining RFCs -- Cabling Standards -- EIA/TIA-568 -- UTP Categories -- Cable Specifications -- Other Metrics -- Cat 5e and Cat 6 -- Ethernet Networks -- Ethernet -- Evolution -- Network Components -- The 5-4-3 Rule -- IEEE 802.3 Networks -- Network Names -- 10BASE-5 -- 10BASE-2 -- 10BROAD-36 -- 1BASE-5 -- 10BASE-T -- Use of Fiber-Optic Technology -- FOIRL -- Optical Transceiver -- Fiber Hubs -- Fiber Adapter -- Wire and Fiber Distance Limits -- High-Speed Ethernet -- Isochronous Ethernet -- Fast Ethernet -- 100VG-AnyLAN -- Gigabit Ethernet -- Components -- Media Support -- 10 Gigabit Ethernet -- Architecture -- Operating Rates -- Frame Operations -- Frame Composition -- Preamble Field -- Start-of-Frame Delimiter Field -- Destination Address Field -- Source Address Field -- Type Field -- Length Field -- Data Field -- Frame Check Sequence Field |
Summary |
Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, provides everything you need to know to plan, implement, manage and upgrade Ethernet networks.* Improve your skills in employing Ethernet hubs, switches, and routers.* Learn how to set up and operate a wireless Local Area Network (LAN).* Discover how to extend a wired Ethernet via wireless LANs.* Understand cabling standards and the role of NEXT (Near End Crosstalk), FEXT (Far End Crosstalk) and other transmission parameters.* Profit from Gilbert Held's tips and tricks on enhancing security ... and much more. This indispensable r |
Analysis |
Communication technology - networks |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Ethernet (Local area network system)
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
0470844760 (alk. paper) |
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0470855630 (electronic bk.) |
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0470855649 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470844762 (alk. paper) |
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9780470855638 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470855645 (electronic bk.) |
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