Table Of Content1. Introduction. I. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND. 2. Topics in Data Communications. 3. Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite. II. LAN/MAN ARCHITECTURE. 4. Topologies and Transmission Media. 5. Protocol Architecture. 6. Logical Link Control (LLC). III. LAN/MAN SYSTEMS. 7. Ethernet LANs. 8. Token Ring LANs and MANs. 9. Fibre Channel. 10. Wireless LANs. 11. ATM LANs. IV. DESIGN ISSUES. 12. Bridges. 13. Internetworking and Routers. 14. Network Management. 15. LAN Performance. Glossary. References. Index. Acronyms.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisFor courses in Local Area Networks. This clear treatment of LAN/MAN technology offers comprehensive coverage of the many emerging approaches to high-speed local networking. Emphasizing both the fundamental principles and critical role of performance in driving LAN/MAN design, this text provides a complete and detailed survey of all LAN/MAN systems. Visit Stallings Companion Website at http://williamstallings.com/LAN6e.html for student and instructor resources and his Computer Science Student Resource site http://williamstallings.com/StudentSupport.html Password protected instructor resources can be accessed here by clicking on the Resources Tab . This supplement is available upon request., This book provides up-to-date coverage of LAN technology and LAN standards, and will enhance readers' understanding of computer networks -- for purposes of managing the system, solving users' problems, and planning for future growth related to a company's products and sales. Chapter topics include data communications, topologies and transmission media, protocol architecture, Gigabit Ethernet, 100-Mbps token ring, Fibre Channel, ATM LANs, wireless LANs, concepts of bridges and routers, network management, and structured cabling systems and types. For product development and marketing personnel, and data processing personnel., This book provides up-to-date coverage of LAN technology and LAN standards, and will enhance readers' understanding of computer networks -- for purposes of managing the system, solving users' problems, and planning for future growth related to a company's products and sales. Chapter topics include data communications, topologies and transmission media, protocol architecture, Gigabit Ethernet, 100-Mbps token ring, Fibre Channel, ATM LANs, wireless LANs, concepts of bridges and routers, network management, and structured cabling systems and types. For product development and marketing personnel , and data processing personnel.
LC Classification NumberTK5105.7.S77 2000