Lan Switching First-step - Softcover

Castelli, Matthew J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1587201003 ISBN 13: 9781587201004

Publisher: Cisco Systems, 2004

Synopsis

Your first step into the world of LAN switching

• No LAN switching experience required
• Includes clear and easily understood explanations
• Makes learning easy

Your first step to LAN switching begins here!

• Learn local-area network (LAN) key concepts and terminology
• Identify key issues involved with designing and managing a switched LAN
• Answer the question: do I need a hub, a bridge, or a switch?

Welcome to the world of LAN switching!

Network switches work by connecting network paths together and making intelligent decisions about moving traffic in a network. By keeping track of changes in the network, switches reduce congestion and improve speed.

No LAN switching experience needed!

LAN Switching First-Step explains the basics of LAN switching in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the key concepts behind how bridges and switches work. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in networking or are interested in just gaining a conversational knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!

About this title

About the Author:

Matthew J. Castelli is the deputy network and secure solutions program and product manager with EDS on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet program, specializing in the U.S. Navy's classified network. Over the past 16 years, Matthew has worked in networks of all sizes, including small-, medium-, large-, and very large-scale local-area network (LAN) and wide-area network (WAN) switched and routed internetworks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1587201003
• ISBN 13: 9781587201004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384