Local and metropolitan area networks Upplaga 6

This fully updated Sixth Edition of Local and Metropolitan provides a clear, comprehensive presentation of LAN/MAN technology for students and professionals. The author emphasizes both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving LAN/MAN design. This new edition covers alternative approaches to high-speed and wireless LANs and related issues of QoS and interconnecting networks. Nowhere else can you find a complete and detailed survey of all the LAN/MAN systems. Includes the full treatment of competing approaches of LAN and MAN technologies Details high-speed LANs: Gigabit Ethernet, 100-Mbps token ring, Fibre Channel, and ATM LANs Covers complete treatment of standards: IEEE 802 and ANSI standards, specifications from the ATM forum and the Fibre Channel Association, plus TCP/IP Presents structured cabling systems and cabling types Companion Web site at provides links to important sites, course support for instructors, as well as a link to the Computer Science Student Support Site maintained by the author