Local Area Networks: Developing Your System for BusinessPresents in-depth coverage of local area networks, their applications in a wide range of business and organizational areas, how to analyze the need and assess the costs for a LAN, plus detailed, step-by-step instructions for implementation. The material in this book is based on a NYNEX course developed by CAL Industries. A complete seminar package for intensive instruction accompanies the text. |
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... network that will encompass hundreds of sta- tions , extend over a great distance or need frequent expansion . Star Topology A star - topology network relies on point - to - point transmission ( in either direction ) between a central ...
... network that will encompass hundreds of sta- tions , extend over a great distance or need frequent expansion . Star Topology A star - topology network relies on point - to - point transmission ( in either direction ) between a central ...
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... star network is in the host . In that case , network overload points to a need to install a still larger host - say good - bye to the money you saved installing less - expensive wire if you didn't plan for this contingency . If your ...
... star network is in the host . In that case , network overload points to a need to install a still larger host - say good - bye to the money you saved installing less - expensive wire if you didn't plan for this contingency . If your ...
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... networks , for a variety of reasons . In a star network , the topology itself is one of the reasons . Note , however , that because the route from station to host is free of competing traffic , detours , and bottlenecks , station - to ...
... networks , for a variety of reasons . In a star network , the topology itself is one of the reasons . Note , however , that because the route from station to host is free of competing traffic , detours , and bottlenecks , station - to ...
Contents
WHAT A LOCAL AREA NETWORK IS | 3 |
ANALYZING YOUR COMPANYS OPERATIONS | 21 |
vi | 33 |
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