Introduction
Protocols
Understanding Networks
Computer Networks
Network Plan
Identifying the Benefits of Networks
Sharing Information
Sharing Resources
Facilitating Centralized Management
Distinguishing Between Network Classifications
Classifying Networks by Component Roles
ETHERNET
10-Mbps Classic Ethernet
Ethernet Packet Format
Ethernet Address Internal Structure
The Slot Time and Collisions
Exponential Back off Algorithm
Analysis of Classic Ethernet
100 Mbps (Fast) Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Switches
Spanning Tree Algorithm and Redundancy
TRILL and SPB
Virtual LAN (VLAN)
Other Lans
Token Ring
Asynchronous Transfer Mode: ATM
ATM Segmentation and Reassembly
Wi-Fi
WiMAX and LTE