Ethernet is the most widely used standard for local area network communications. Addresses LAN planners' and managers' concerns about implementing or expanding an Ethernet network and features detailed discussion on network construction and management; network planning and design; preserving already-existing LANs; trouble-shooting tips; and connecting ``nonstandard'' computers.
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Featuring new sections on Internet connectivity, security, Gigabit Ethernet operations, vLANS, and performance tuning for maximum bandwidth, Gil Held's third edition of this networking classic is an indispensable source for administrators and engineers faced with the task of adapting to all of the newly introduced products and protocols. Unlike other Ethernet books, Held's steers clear of the theoretical approach and instead tells readers exactly what they need to know, with straightforward language, down-to-earth strategies, and honest advice. Whether administrators need to upgrade an existing network or implement a newer and faster one, this one-stop sourcebook supplies all the necessary information and advice.
Your total guide to planning, designing, implementing, and managing state-of-the-art Ethernet networks
From 10Base-T through Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet Networks, Third Edition provides everything you need to know to plan, implement, manage, and upgrade Ethernet networks. Learn how to use Ethernet switches, bridges, routers, and lesser known, but important equipment to set up and manage an effective and efficient network. Revised to cover new switches, Virtual LANs, and all the latest Ethernet technology, Ethernet Networks, Third Edition helps you:
* Use Ethernet switches to construct tiered networks that boost LAN performance
* Understand Gigabit Ethernet and how it supports LAN interconnectivity
* Protect your LAN while connected to the Internet using firewalls and routers
Support NetWare(r), Windows(r), and TCP/IP connectivity with Ethernet
Ethernet Networks, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for network planners, network administrators, and systems engineers, who work with Ethernet networks.
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