LAN Technologies Explained [Paperback]

Philip Miller (Author), Michael Cummins Senior Consultant Logical (UK) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2000

LAN Technologies Explained is an incredibly comprehensive and easy-to-read tutorial. It authoritatively describes the protocols, techniques, products and concepts that enable an organization's computer and data networks to carry ever-greater volumes of data at ever greater speeds. LAN Technologies Explained guides readers from traditional access methods such as Ethernet and Token Ring through the latest high-bandwidth technologies, including Gigabit Ethernet. The book's easy-to-read approach makes complex technologies and concepts accessible to both new and experienced networking professionals.

LAN Technologies Explained features detailed descriptions of fundamental networking devices, including bridges, switches and routers. Practical, comprehensive, and authoritative, LAN Technologies Explained is the ultimate resource for any technical professional involved in networking.

Winner of the Referenceware Excellence Award in the Networking category, 2003
Describes leading-edge technologies, including Gigabit Ethernet
Sample network traffic traces and topologies reinforce explanations

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very clear, good progression of topics

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LAN Technologies Explained features detailed descriptions of fundamental networking devices, including bridges, switches and routers. Practical, comprehensive, and authoritative, LAN Technologies Explained is the ultimate resource for any technical professional involved in networking.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 776 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press (April 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555582346
• ISBN-13: 978-1555582340
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,373,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, very wordy, August 1, 2000

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This review is from: LAN Technologies Explained (Paperback)

Bought this book for reference for some software i was writing. The book is very thorough and covers anything and everything you need to know about LAN technologies. Starts out very general and explains the history of networking and the standards that support it. Goes in depth with LAN technology and then continues to give an overview of upper level protocols and even cabling.

I suppose my only critique is that the book tends to be a little verbose as the authors frequently use convoluted sentence structures which slow down the reading.

Overall a very useful book.