Author(s) : Steven Karris Publisher : Orchard Publications Date       : 2002 Pages     : 512 Format    : PDF ISBN-10  : 0970951140 ISBN-13  : 978-0970951144

Written for students and working professionals, this text provides a detailed description of wired and wireless computer networks, bus architectures, interfaces, protocols, standards, and networking devices. It includes the following chapters and appendices:

* Basic Networking Concepts
* OSI Model and IEEE Standards
* Protocols, Services, and Interfaces
* Network Designs and Ethernet Networking
* Buses, Network Adapters, and LAN Connection Devices
* Wired and Wireless Media o Network Design and Administration
* Introduction to Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
* Introduction to Remote Monitoring (RMON)
* Optimization of Cable Connections
* Binary Information and Standard Codes
* Common Number Systems and Conversions
* Cisco MIB
* Glossary of Computer / Internet Related Terms

Each chapter contains several true/false, multiple-choice, and a few problems to reinforce the reader's knowledge on this subject.

Written for network administrators and working professionals interested in computer networks, this accesible text provides complete, clear, and detailed information on the latest state-of-the-art networking devices, the characteristics of different types of Local Area Networks, and Network Management, including introductions to SNMP and RMON. It is ideal for self-study.

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