Switched and Fast Ethernet [Paperback]

Robert A. Breyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995

Switched and Fast Ethernet are two high-speed versions invented specifically to provide more bandwidth for modern overloaded Ethernal networks. This study focuses on the theory and background whilst discussing Switched and Fast Ethernet products.

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From the Publisher

Readers connected via LAN will want their comprehensive guide to all aspects of switched and fast ethernets. From theory and background to hands-on examples and discussions, this book has all the information serious users need. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Ziff-Davis Press; 1st edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562763385
• ISBN-13: 978-1562763381
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,942,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book "fills in the holes" for a beginner, July 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Switched and Fast Ethernet (Paperback)

I have been working on a "vanilla" 10meg ethernet (campus) for 18 months which will soon be upgraded. This book explains, in very easy to understand terms/diagrams, all the definitions & technical terms required to both get a good grasp on the basics and prepare for the leap to faster networks. If you are thinking of taking a 3 day seminar on Fast/Switched Ethernet or maybe a college course, this would be a better investment of your time and money. The only caution I would give is that it was written in 1995 and some of the "cutting edge" items are missing but it sure lays the groundwork to understanding advanced networks

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good basic introduction to Fast Ethernet, April 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Pcweek Switched & Fast Ethernet (Paperback)

The book provides a nice overview of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet and clearly outlines how it works and gives several examples on how to deploy Fast Enet. For me, I found that it was just the right amount of detail.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Ethernet guide for network managers, July 23, 1998

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Alexander French "Internet dude" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pcweek Switched & Fast Ethernet (Paperback)

This book presents an excellent overview of Ethernet technologies suitable for network managers who are thinking of moving to switched or fast ethernet.

It's also a great book for anyone who wants a good description of how Ethernet technology works. The introductory chapter which gives an excellent history of Ethernet is also well worth a read.

The book also includes chapters on Network Management and Ethernet Cards, which are topics that are opften overlooked in Ethernet books. Each section is presented in a stand-alone way, so you can skip the bits that aren't interesting.