A Local Area Network to Facilitate Office Automation in the Administrative Sciences Department.
Abstract
This thesis explores the implementation of a Local Area Network (LAN) to increase the usefulness of microcomputers in an office environment by linking individual microcomputers and associated peripheral devices together into a communications network. The target site is the Administration Sciences Department at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. This thesis is not intended to be a text on the technical aspects of LAN engineering. It is intended to help management personnel become familiar with the basic concepts, vocabulary, and resources available so that management can make enlightened decisions concerning LAN design and implementation. The reports first presents the advantages and disadvantages of a LAN, then describes the physical components of a LAN (Signalling method, transmission medium topology and access methods); LAN standards, and LAN services (compatibility, resource sharing, files, Electronic mail, security backup and archways. Finally, 2 types of LAN's are compared - the Network S/NET and the PC Network. Keywords: LAN(Local Area Network); Microcomputers; Ring, and Tree and Access Methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA169023
Entities
People
- William H. Peck
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School