Local Area Networks, An Introduction to the Technology [Paperback]

John McNamara (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 1996

Local Area Networks, Second Edition, serves as an introduction for students, managers, and others who want a thorough and unbiased study of LANs without the challenge of a 400 page text. Starting with a quick survey of LAN applications, the book introduces the protocols necessary to support these applications, from FTP, Telnet, and TCP/IP to topologies, access methods, and media. Additional chapters deal with the extension of networks via repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways, plus network management and administration. A review of popular network protocols such as Appletalk, NetWare, DECnet, OSI, and TCP/IP concludes the book.



Thorough and unbiased study of Local Area Networks (LANs).
Up-to-date information on media, physical considerations, extending LANs and more.

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Local Area Networks, Second Edition, serves as an introduction for students, managers, and others who want a thorough and unbiased study of LANs without the challenge of a 400 page text. Starting with a quick survey of LAN applications, the book introduces the protocols necessary to support these applications, from FTP, Telnet, and TCP/IP to topologies, access methods, and media. Additional chapters deal with the extension of networks via repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways, plus network management and administration. A review of popular network protocols such as Appletalk, NetWare, DECnet, OSI, and TCP/IP concludes the book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press; 2 edition (October 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555581498
• ISBN-13: 978-1555581497
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,142,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First time exposure., December 12, 1999

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This review is from: Local Area Networks, An Introduction to the Technology (Paperback)

I have reviewed other text in the past for a book that reviews the introduction of networking and what's involved.

I thought this book provided the information and introduction of the industry. I'm teaching a class to first time students and this book is a springboard introducing network and internet principles.

Another reason I liked the book because of the references of other books it recommeded reading. Referecned books are books I've read and are used for engineering with respect to the industry.

Downside: Chapters are lite in reading. Some of the chapters could use a bit more information on some subjects. Information lite.

There are better introduction books but for cost and exposure, would not waste time.

Overall: If you need an initial exposure to what lan and internet is about and some basic principles, this is a good book.