Ethernet Networks Design, Implementation, Operation & Management 4e

Gilbert Held

ISBN 10: 0470844760 / ISBN 13: 9780470844762

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002

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4th sub edition. 589 pages. 8.75x7.25x1.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0470844760

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ethernet Networks Design, Implementation, ...

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

Edition: 4th Edition

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Synopsis:

Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, provides everything you need to know to plan, implement, manage and upgrade Ethernet networks.
* Improve your skills in employing Ethernet hubs, switches, and routers.
* Learn how to set up and operate a wireless Local Area Network (LAN).
* Discover how to extend a wired Ethernet via wireless LANs.
* Understand cabling standards and the role of NEXT (Near End Crosstalk), FEXT (Far End Crosstalk) and other transmission parameters.
* Profit from Gilbert Held's tips and tricks on enhancing security
... and much more.

This indispensable resource features up-to-date coverage of:
* Wireless Ethernet (IEEE802.11 standards)
* 10Gbps Ethernet
* Firewalls in both a wired and wireless environment
* The operation of new versions of Windows(r) on Ethernet LANs
* The use of LAN switches at and above layer 2 in the ISO reference model
* Copper and fiber optic cable to transport high speed Ethernet

Network planners, administrators, and system engineers working with Ethernet networks will find Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, an invaluable tool for implementing, updating, and managing their networks.

From the Publisher:

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.