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High–Speed Networking with LAN Switches - Softcover

Held, Gilbert

 
9780471184447: High–Speed Networking with LAN Switches

Synopsis

This volume aims to answer the network administrator's biggest concerns by focusing on topics including: how do switches fit in with current networking devices like routers, hub, and bridges?; what are the different types of LAN Switches and what type of network do they suit best?; where do ATM, Frame realy, FDDI, Ethernet, and RMON fit?; and who are the major players involved in switching?

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From the Back Cover

The first and only comprehensive guide to selection, operation, and utilization of LAN switches

LAN switching technology is a true godsend for network administrators caught between the rock of budgetary constraints and the hard place of escalating network demands. With switches you can give your company the bandwidth capacity, remote user support, and multimedia operations it needs without breaking the bank on network upgrades or restructuring.

How do LAN switches fit in with your current networking devices? Which type of switching technology is right for your company's LAN? What switch features should you focus your attention on? Get the answers to these and all of your questions concerning selecting, operating, and utilizing LAN switches in High-Speed Networking with LAN Switches.

Author Gilbert Held explains how switches work and shows you step-by-step how to combine them with routers, hubs, bridges, and other existing network devices to create a high-speed network. He analyzes the various advantages and disadvantages of competing types of switching products, including several versions of Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and FDDI. He introduces you to the major players in the field and provides in-depth, comparative analyses of LAN switch features. He also supplies detailed guidelines on how to select the most appropriate LAN switch to match your company's current and future needs.

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