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.
William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. He has authored 17 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of 42 books on various aspects of these subjects. He is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions. Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D. from M.I.T. in Computer Science and a B.S. from Notre Dame in Electrical Engineering. All of his Prentice Hall titles can be found at the Prentice Hall Web site .