Lan Switching First-step

Castelli, Matthew J.

ISBN 10: 1587201003 / ISBN 13: 9781587201004

Published by Cisco Systems, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lan Switching First-step
• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587201003
• ISBN 13: 9781587201004
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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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 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.