What You'll Find Inside
- Most comprehensive coverage of Wide Area Networks (WANs) available
- Cases studies for each chapter allow students to apply their concepts knowledge to workplace situations
- An ongoing case study that gives students a chance to apply their concept knowledge gained in each chapter to building a Wide Area Network
- Entire chapter on WAN security
- Supplementary Internet materials and activities that ensure the most up-to-date content
- FREE Encore CD features image bank, glossary, and quizzes for each chapter
Contents
Part One: WAN Issues & Trends. 1. Introduction to Wide Area Networks.
2. Elements of Communication Systems. 3. Network Design: Networks, Cabling, and Internetworking Devices. 4. WAN Protocols. Part Two: Telephony, Transmission and Switching. 5. Transmission Methods. 6. Branch Office Remote Access Technologies. 7. Client Remote Access Technologies. 8. WAN Security. Part Three: WAN Applications and Services. 9. Business/Application Service Models. 10. Directory Services. Part Four: WAN Architecture, Resources, and Management. 11. Packet Switching Networks. 12. Ring-Based Networks. 13. ATM. 14. Wireless and Cellular Communications.
15. Global WAN Management and the State of the WAN. Glossary. Index.
Companion CD-ROM includes student files
Components
- Encore! Companion CD
- Instructor's Guide CD Package
- Internet Resource Center
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