January 2006
Beginner
1120 pages
72h 31m
English
book
Handbook of Information Security, Volume 1, Key Concepts, Infrastructure, Standards, and Protocols
by Hossein Bidgoli
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Local Area Networks
Wayne C. Summers, Columbus State University
Introduction to Local Area Networks
Why Do We Want to Network Computers?
Types of LANs
Difference between LANs and WANs
LAN Topology
LAN Architecture
LAN Hardware and Media
Copper Wire
Fiber Wire
Wireless
Hardware Devices
LAN Software
Role and Applications of LANs in the Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and E-Commerce Worlds
Wireless Local Area Networks
LAN Installation
Needs Analysis
Site Analysis
Equipment Selection
Site Design
Server Configuration
Installation Schedule
Installation
LAN Administration
Configuration List
System Log
Training
Backup
Security
LAN Security
Physical Security
Access Security
Data Security
Network Security
Malware
Policy, Procedures, and Awareness
Conclusion
Glossary
Cross References
References
INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
A network is a collection of two or more devices linked together. Typically the connection is a physical connection using wires or cables, although wireless connections are also possible for networks. In addition to the hardware required for this connection, there is communication software necessary to allow the communications to occur. Networks facilitate the sharing of resources, including hardware, software, and data, as well as providing a mechanism for enhancing communications between computers and users of computers.
Networks can be primarily classified as local area networks and wide area networks (WANs). The main distinction between these classifications of ...
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