Switched, Fast, and Gigabit Ethernet, Third Edition

Author: Sean Riley; Robert Breyer
Web Price: $50 US
Publisher: MTP
ISBN: 1578700736
Publication Date: 12/30/98
Pages: 650

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Switched, Fast, and Gigabit Ethernet, Third Edition is the one and only solution needed to understand and fully implement this entire range of Ethernet innovations. Acting both as an overview of current technologies and hardware requirements as well as a hands-on, comprehensive tutorial for deploying and managing Switched, Fast, and Gigabit Ethernets, this guide covers the most prominent present and future challenges network administrators face.

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		Foreword
		Introduction
		The History of Ethernet
	1. -	The History of Ethernet
		Repeating, Bridging, Switching, and Layer 3 Switching
	2. -	An Overview of High-Speed LAN Technologies
	3. -	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet Standards
	4. -	Layer 2 Ethernet Switching
	5. -	VLANs and Layer 3 Switching
		Determining Your Ethernet Needs
	6. -	Cabling and More on Physical Layers
	7. -	Bandwidth: How Much Is Enough?
	8. -	Network Components
		Deploying, Managing, and Troubleshooting
	9. -	Deployment
	10. -	Deployment Examples
	11. -	Managing Switched, Fast, and Gigabit Ethernet Networks
	12. -	Troubleshooting
		Appendixes
	A. -	Gigabit and Fast Ethernet Vendors
	B. -	Further Reading
	C. -	Useful Web Links
	13. -	Fast-Track Future

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