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LAN Topologies explained

Overview This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Consultants Handbook, covers the three LAN transmission types (unicast, multicast, and broadcast), basic LAN addressing, and the four basic LAN topologies (star, ring, bus, and tree). The chapter clearly and thoroughly explains each LAN topology. The content is perfect for the novice IT pro who wants to understand basic networking.

Title: Network Consultants Handbook
ISBN: 1587050390
Published: December 10, 2001
Author: Matthew Castelli
Chapter: Chapter 2: LAN Topologies
Published by Cisco Press

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Publisher: TechRepublic
File Format: PDF
Date Published: May 16, 2006
Format: White Papers
Topics: Local Area Networks (LAN)

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