Local Area Network (LAN) Compatibility Issues

Abstract

This thesis presents a research study of local area network compatibility issues. Today's high performance and successful LANs must use hardware and software that is compatible with the network technology used. Compatibility, for the purposes of this research paper, means the ability to interface without special adapters or other devices and directly relates to the ease of the transfer of data or programs within the network and between systems. An understanding of compatibility issues can help network users and managers diagnose and resolve connectivity problems thus saving valuable time and money that can be used toward other productive endeavors within an organization. This thesis will discuss hardware and software concepts, LAN architecture, and design issues as they relate to network compatibility. A LAN Manager's Guide covering the above issues is included as an appendix. It is written specifically for the Administrative Sciences/Information Systems (AS/IS) computer network laboratories as supplemental information for students on LANs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA247249

Entities

People

  • Rita V. Espiritu

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Links
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Local Area Networks
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Topology
  • Operating Systems
  • System Software

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

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  • Cybersecurity.
  • Systems Analysis and Design