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Author Held, Gilbert, 1943-

Title Ethernet networks : design, implementation, operation, management / Gilbert Held
Edition Fourth edition
Published London ; New York : Wiley, 2003
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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)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0470844760 (alk. paper)
0470855630 (electronic bk.)
0470855649 (electronic bk.)
9780470844762 (alk. paper)
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