In a local area network (LAN) or intranet, there are many pieces of
hardare trying to gain access to the network transmission media at
the same time (i.e., phone lines, coax, wireless, etc.). However, a
network cable or wireless transmission frequency can physically
only allow one node to use it at a given time. Therefore, there
must be some way to regulate which node has control of the medium
(a media access control, or MAC, protocol). Ethernet is a MAC
protocol; it is one way to regulate physical access to network
tranmission media.
Ethernet networking is used primarily by networks that are
contained within a single physical location. If you need to design,
install, and manage a network in such an envronment, i.e., home or
small business office, then this book will give you an in-depth
understanding of the technology involved in an Ethernet network.
One of the major goals of this book is to demystify the jargon of
networks so that the reader gains a working familiarity with common
networking terminology and acronyms.
In addition, this books explains not only how to choose and
configure network hardware but also provides practical information
about the types of network devices and software needed to make it
all work. Tips and direction on how to manage an Ethernet network
are also provided.
This book therefore goes beyond the hardware aspects of Ethernet to
look at the entire network from bottom to top, along with enough
technical detail to enable the reader to make intelligent choices
about what types of transmission media are used and the way in
which the various parts of the network are interconnected.
*Explains how the Ethernet works, with emphasis on current
technologies and emerging trends in gigabit and fast Ethernet,
WiFi, routers, and security issues
*Teaches how to design and select complementary components of
Ethernet networks with a focus on home and small business
applications
*Discuses the various types of cables, software, and hardware
involved in constructing, connecting, operating and monitoring
Ethernet networks
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