Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, provides everything you need to know to plan, implement, manage and upgrade Ethernet networks. * Improve your skills in employing Ethernet hubs, switches, and routers. * Learn how to set up and operate a wireless Local Area Network (LAN). * Discover how to extend a wired Ethernet via wireless LANs. * Understand cabling standards and the role of NEXT (Near End Crosstalk), FEXT (Far End Crosstalk) and other transmission parameters. * Profit from Gilbert Held's tips and tricks on enhancing security ... and much more. This indispensable resource features up-to-date coverage of: * Wireless Ethernet (IEEE802.11 standards) * 10Gbps Ethernet * Firewalls in both a wired and wireless environment * The operation of new versions of Windows(r) on Ethernet LANs * The use of LAN switches at and above layer 2 in the ISO reference model * Copper and fiber optic cable to transport high speed Ethernet Network planners, administrators, and system engineers working with Ethernet networks will find Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, an invaluable tool for implementing, updating, and managing their networks.

Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, provides everything you need toknow to plan, implement, manage and upgrade Ethernetnetworks.* Improve your skills in employing Ethernet hubs, switches, androuters.* Learn how to set up and operate a wireless Local Area Network(LAN).* Discover how to extend a wired Ethernet via wireless LANs.* Understand cabling standards and the role of NEXT (Near EndCrosstalk), FEXT (Far End Crosstalk) and other transmissionparameters.* Profit from Gilbert Held's tips and tricks on enhancingsecurity... and much more.This indispensable resource features up-to-date coverage of:* Wireless Ethernet (IEEE802.11 standards)* 10Gbps Ethernet* Firewalls in both a wired and wireless environment* The operation of new versions of Windows(r) on EthernetLANs* The use of LAN switches at and above layer 2 in the ISO referencemodel* Copper and fiber optic cable to transport high speedEthernetNetwork planners, administrators, and system engineers working withEthernet networks will find Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, aninvaluable tool for implementing, updating, and managing theirnetworks.

Preface.Acknowledgments.Introduction to Networking Concepts.Networking Standards.Ethernet Networks.Frame Operations.Networking Hardware and Software.Bridging and Switching Methods and Performance Issues.Routers.Wireless Ethernet.Security.Managing the Network.The Future of Ethernet.Index.