Table of Contents

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.

About the Author

GILBERT HELD is an internationally known award winning author and teacher with over 30 years experience in managing large networks.