Local Area Networking Handbook

Abstract

This thesis provides Navy shore based commands with sufficient information on local area networking to (1) decide if they need a LAN, (2) determine what their networking requirements are, and (3) select a LAN that satisfies their requirements. LAN topologies, transmission media, and medium access methods are described. In addition, the OSI reference model for computer networking and the IEEE 802 LAN standards are explained in detail. A method for conducting a LAN requirements assessment is discussed, followed by a strategy for selecting a local area network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA236835

Entities

People

  • Patricia A. O'hara

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coaxial Cables
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Data Links
  • Data Transmission
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Local Area Networks
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Topology
  • Packet Switching
  • Servers (Computer Hardware)
  • Transport Protocols

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Systems Analysis and Design