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Installer's Guide to Local Area Networks - Book
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Installer's Guide to Local Area Networks is mandatory reading for every cable installer and apprentice who needs a single source of practical information on a complete range of networking topics, from current and legacy local area network (LAN) technologies to the cabling standards that support them. Written by an experienced educator with nearly twenty years of first-hand, professional experience in the computer networking industry, this all-inclusive, general reference uses a remarkably entertaining style to convey a wealth of practical information and detailed technical specifications.
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First Edition
Author: Buddy Shipley
ISBN #: 0766833747
©2004 Publish Date: 09/24/2003
Binding: softcover
Pages: 288
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
The book begins by defining a LAN and introducing essential buzzwords, standards, and organizations, plus network protocols and operating systems. Subsequent chapters are presented in logical sequence to propel readers on a direct path to understanding the essential aspects of today's modern LAN technologies, including media requirements, cable plan installation standards and practices, plus certification details. In addition, a unique historical perspective heightens the reader's appreciation of the evolution of modern LAN technologies while offering useful insights into the reasons why some emerging technologies succeed and others do not.
Features:
- Coverage spans from contemporary and legacy LANs to leading-edge wireless networks and Ethernets, providing a solid foundation for network administrators and other service professionals seeking any of today's industry certifications
- Troubleshooting methods and shortcuts appear throughout, allowing installers, electricians, service technicians, and others interested in setting up a home network to save time and money
- Commercial product standards and current certification specifications are explored thoroughly, ensuring optimal cable plant installation reliability and application support
- Must-know terms, acronyms, and jargon are defined in a glossary, enabling readers to quickly master the vocabulary needed for effective communication in one of today's hottest industries
- Discussion of emerging technologies offers insights into the future of networking technologies, preparing readers for rewarding, long-term professional career success
- Numerous examples familiar to cabling and networking professionals are included throughout the book, making it ideal for use in electrical and communications education programs and professional training programs alike
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Table of Contents
PREFACE.
CHAPTER 1 LAN Overview: WHAT IS A LAN?
- PURPOSE OF A LAN.HOW LANS WORK
- CLIENTS, SERVERS, AND HOSTS
- DEFINING THE TOPOLOGY
- Traditional Linear Bus
- Traditional Ring
- Traditional Star
- Star-Wired Bus
- Star-Wired Ring
- BUZZWORDS AND TLAS
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 2 A Brief History of LANs: LAN EVOLUTION
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- TRANSMISSION METHODS: BASEBAND AND BROADBAND
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 3 Standards and Organizations: STANDARDS OVERVIEW
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- STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS
- EIA
- TIA
- NEMA
- IEC
- ANSI
- IEEE
- ISO
- ITU-T
- IETF
- ISO OSI
- SEVEN-LAYER REFERENCE MODEL
- ISO AND PROTOCOL COMPARISON
- So Why Standardize?
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 4 Data Elements
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- BITS, BYTES, FRAMES, PACKETS, AND CELLS
- Bits and Bytes
- Frames
- Packets
- Cells
- LOGICAL LINK CONTROL AND SNAP
- NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND APPLICATIONS
- Network Communication Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, DECnet, AppleTalk et al
- TCP/IP Applications and Utilities
- Network Operating Systems
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 5 LAN Technologies: ETHERNET
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- Network Access Method: CSMA/CD
- Frame Structure
- TOKEN RING
- Network Access Method: Token Passing
- Frame Structure
- FDDI AND CDDI
- Network Access Method: Token Passing
- Frame Structure
- ALTERNATIVE ETHERNET NETWORK ACCESS PROTOCOLS
- 802.3w–BLAM.802.3x–Full Duplex/Flow Control
- FDDQ–Fair Dual Distributed Queuing
- PACE–Priority Access Control Enabled
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 6 Classic Ethernet: 10 MBPS ETHERNET OVERVIEW
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- TRANSCEIVERS, CABLES,AND CONTROLLERS
- Transceiver Features and Functions
- Transmit and Receive Data
- Collisions, Fragments, and Jams
- Jabber Protection
- InterFrame Gap
- SQE, Heartbeat, and Jam
- Electrical Isolation
- Grounding
- DIX Drop Cables and IEEE AUI Cables
- Multiport Transceivers, DELNIs, and Fan-Outs
- 10BASE5
- Physical Media
- Transceivers and Taps
- Installation Rules
- 10BASE2
- Physical Media
- Transceivers,Taps, and Tees
- Installation Rules
- 10BASE-T
- Physical Media
- Transceivers, Connectors, and Hubs
- Installation Rules
- 10BASE-F
- Physical Media
- Installation Rules
- Chapter SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 7 Token Passing Rings: IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING
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- Physical Media
- STP Specifications
- UTP Specifications
- Cables and Connectors
- Installation Rules
- ANSI X3T12 FDDI AND CDDI
- Physical Media.Cables and Connectors
- Installation rules
- Station Attachment Types
- Dual Ring Fault Tolerance
- Optical Bypass Switch
- Dual Homing
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 8 Contemporary LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3U 100BASE-T FAST ETHERNET
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- 100Base-TX
- 100Base-FX
- 100Base-T4
- 100Base-T2
- Fast Ethernet Features
- Auto-Negotiation
- Full-Duplex Transmission
- Installation rules
- IEEE 802.3Z AND 802.3AB GIGABIT ETHERNET
- 1000Base-LX
- 1000Base-SX
- 1000Base-CX
- 1000Base-T
- Gigabit Ethernet Features
- Carrier Extension
- Frame Bursting
- Installation rules
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 9 Internetworking Devices: Repeaters and Hubs: AN OVERVIEW OF REPEATERS
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- THE ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN
- 10 MBPS REPEATERS
- 10Base2 Ethernet Repeaters
- 10Base-T Ethernet Repeaters
- 100 MBPS FAST ETHERNET REPEATERS
- 1000 MBPS GIGABI...
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